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LWwwunwwwwwuumwwwwvwxwwwwWWWW****” >W«WW»\<^Wa\%WWWWWWW%WWWWWWMMWIt, nwnnMMHww Issued Every Saturday at Published by One Dollar a Year. Number 1 6 3 V o lu m e 12. The Sunflower Publishing Company LILY DALE, N. Y., MAY 14, 1904. wish, darted away from the earth’s but it made me think and wonder me in the same manner as the other A SEANCE WITH A JOURNEY darkness, in a contrary direction if space would ever, be analyzed by did. westward, and into that portion th human mind; and what its com­ I expected to meet a similar A PROPHECY THROUGH SPACE. where the moon was shining in the ponent parts were. I saw no mode glare as that of Venus, but to my beginning of its first quarter—indi­ of transporting a portion of it to surprise, it presented the appearence cating to me that I had arrived at earth, nor could I invent any.1 of a bohemian glass reflecter. The But like Many, Suppressed Because An Astronomical Fancy. a portion of the earth where it was Finally I came to the conclusion next moment I was within its at­ in the early part of the evening, that this mental traveling had to be mosphere. , The general aspect is Fearing Results—World^not whereas it is past midnight in my reduced to an art, before it could not as friendly as that of Venus- Ripe for Them. BV ARTHUR F. MILTON. portion of it. 1 Looking below, I saw be accomplished; and then, no doubt, The skies were very cloudy; and to While contemplating the gran­ that the black ball had a brighter many, as yet mysteries, would be judge from the hazy1 condition, I deur and beauty of the starry uni­ if not a pleasing appearance. It solved. But, as my mind was only should say the climate was hot there. In the month of July, 1901, Mr. verse I was momentarily inspired looked like an immense ash pile. capacited to report facts as they The flora was profuse, but I could Frank T. Ripley came to my home with a desire to have a nearer view This strange and unexpected ap­ presented themselves thru exper-, discover no cities or towns, and at Medina, O., for recuperation and of all that which seemed unfathom- pearance made me wonder and smile ience, I concluded to continue my came to the conclusion that the rest, and stayed with us six weeks, ble to the human intellect. Not but at the next moment it seemed humble mission, and leave scientific planet was uninhabited. I then and while here, lectured twice in the dreaming tho that such a thing wdre quite natural, for I realized that researches and investigations for concentrated my mental vision a Court House—no other room be­ possible I was suddenly seized with the moon’s reflected light was the the greater minds that will un­ little nearer to its surface; and with ing available. At thé conclusion a fe elin g of surprise and awe, follow­ cause of it. The solution caused doubtedly travel this route at some almost lightning rapidity took in of each lecture he gave spirit mes­ ed by a slight shudder thru my phys­ me to wonder how it appeard in the future time. the scenery. Mountains, ridges, sages,. and all to persons whom he ical organism. This latter sensa­ sunlight, and as usual my mind was I turned my attention to the seas and rivers were plentiful. had never seen or met; the same tion caused me to realize' what a there. I found myself in the midst moon, and on her fixed my mind. Finally something arrested my being distinctly and readily recog­ moment before I could not formu­ of a white blazing atmosphere—the In a few moments she appeared to attention, and stopping a moment to nized. late to myself. It seemed as if I sun shining in full splender on earth, be approaching me like the head­ scruntinize more closely, I beheld While Mr. Ripley was at my home had been in a strange place, and an now an almost white ball, diversified light of a locomotive, becoming an open tract, in the midst of which it was our custom to hold at least "Illuminated imprint” of the scene­ by some grayish spots, which I sup­ larger and larger, until finally I were about a dozen huts made of one seance a wèek and sometimes ry left on my memory. It ap­ posed were forests, and others where imagined myself peering thru the tree branches. Amongst these I two. On the evening“of the 6th of peared as if I had been in two places the sun seemed to be mirrored which lense of a bull’s-eye lantern at the beheld some queer forms of a dark July, we had determined to hold a at once—on my arm chair, and be­ I concluded was water. Being far light within. I paused to think hue, moving about. They appear­ family seance in which we had ex­ yond the clouds in space. While enough from the earth to view it as how this would end, and to better ed like deformed earth people, at pected to receive messages from wondering at this, the desire to a ball, is was impossible to distin­ realize my conditions. As I did so, first; but a closer examination members of our family and relatives have it repeated, made it manifest guish anything on it in minutia. the scene changed. Instead of the exhibited a certain grace and in­ who were denizens of the spirit in my being. No Sooner this desire By this time I had become some­ almost blinding light, I now saw a telligent movement, such as only world. We had looked forward to arose, than it seemed as if my mind what' accustomed to my aerial trip, great light gray globe before me, human beings exhibit, and forced the results of this seance with much was gently being wafted upwards and felt satisfied that I could now on which the sun from my right me to the opinion, that these were anticipation and pleasure, not think­ yet leaving me in full possession of concentrate my mind in any direc­ side, was reflecting itselfj It did the lords of creation of this planet. ing that we were to be disappointed my, physical faculties here below, tion and to any distance without not have the snowy white, appear­ The average height, was about three by the interjection of other messages and at the same time, as if there danger; and concluded to realize ance which the earth-, -presented in and a half feet, but very stout in which jn the end, proved to‘ be of The light of the sun, but I suppose proportion to their' size—reminding the greatest importance—nbt only the two. i It appeared as if it were was looking upon as mere specks. that was due to the lack of the me some what of a large guinea pig to us, but, to every citizen of the an intelligent attribute belonging to The next thought was to visit the atmosphere around the moon. I sitting on its haunches. They weri great republic. me, being sent off at my command moon. In almost the same instant, then approached nearer to obtain a dressed in nature’s costume, but Soon after the persons present had and in full control of being recalled I found myself within the earth’s birds eye view of its surface, but profusely covered with dark and .taken their places in the seance, and at will, jm but as I can find ho word to express stationed at, the small end of an would be of importance for man­ as I did the others, only that its Write to him at once, (do not delay 1 my intuitive feeling, I must say ¿1 immense cone. My surroundings kind to know, and so directed my approach appeared like a great ball longer than tomoiéiow,) that his life ;saw or realized—either will suit my were not so intensely dark, as within attention to our nearest neighbor, of quick-silver coming toward me. is in danger, that the assassin is al­ purpose according to circumstances.- -the earth’s shadow, yet I cannot say- the planet ' Venus. I had hardly I was soon within- its atmosphere. ready on his trail seeking to take Well, the first thing I realized, that it was light-—it was neither— fixed my mind on her, before I saw A familiar scene greeted me. The his life and which will ' be accom­ was intense darkness imediately and still it had a color; and if la­ her coming toward me in the same flora was immehse, and presented plished unless he can be warned and surrounding me, but at great dis­ beled , I would call it black—but manner as the moon sdid—only her the exact appearance of the illus­ convinced, that he must exercise the tances and in almost every direction with a transparency like the colored light was • white. In ' another tration seen in geological works greatest care and caution, and sur­ from me were stars, shining with a waters in the drug store windows. moment 1 was within her atmos­ depicting the coal period of. earth. round himself at all times with the brilliancy beyond anything ever Thru this transparent blackness, the phere. At first I thought I was Knowing that it was no use to look proper forces to protect himsélf. I seen from the earth’s surface—-the stars shone like round glowing balls, • over some portion of our earth—so for human life in this region I turned larger ones appearing like diamond some white'like the sun, many green, said, Mr. Lincoln, I will with great familiar did the surface appear; but sun-ward. pleasure accede to your request, and eyes looking at me with an intense some orange colored, few blue and at the next moment I recollected (To be continued.) herceness as if vexed at my ap­ some red. The moon appeared like tomorrow morning a letter will be in my mission and realized my situa­ the mail on its way to the President proach—the accustomed twinkling a human face, with a flesh-colored tion. Star Photography. having dissappeared on account of tint, peering thru this transparency, warning him in no uncertain way of Well, all that I can say of Venus, Star photography is one of the the danger that now menaces his the rarified condition of the atmos­ and in the direction of Draco, a is that it is pretty. Cities and phere at this height. The next fieiy streak, which it took me about most tedious operations known. life. JBut Mr. Lincoln do you think moment I thought of my earth. In towns,mountains,seas, rivers, forests, In some cases the plate must be ex­ that he will heed my warning? I five seconds to formulate as a comet. human beings, animals, etc., were •n instance I saw below me a great Such was the general appearance posed for several hours. During all have already talked to him of the black ball, lying apparently, peace­ plentiful. The latter, although I this time both the plate and the danger of his assassination, and of the starry universe outside of recognized none that were the exact fully on—nothing.. I expected to a material atmosphere. Now, telescope must be moved so that .warning him to be careful and pro- > ** her moving away from me at counterpart of earth’s, were well the image of the star will be station­ tect himself against all foreseen dan­ whether space was a form or con­ formed at all events. Her people in * rate of about twelve thousand dition of matter, or matter in a ary on the plate. Only the image gers that were likely to menace him ®** a minute, but to my surprise general, did not average the size of of one star at a time can be secured from the hand of the assassin. But diffused conditions, or whether it earth’s but were more delicate and realized nothing of the kind. So I,■was an entirely different-entity from unless those adjoining happen to be Mr. McKinley seemed -to think that concluded that I was still within the gracefully proportioned. To judge of the same size. no one wanted to kill him; that his matter. I could not realize but that from surrounding conditions, they radius of the earth’s attraction, and it wds something, I was conscious of. life had been given for the good of being myself carried along with seemed to have advanced to common Who thinks only with his brain others, and Why, he would say: Later to judge by my sensations, I civilization; and the general style of • Then I wondered if it were not concluded it was electricity. and not his heart makes unforeseen would -any one want to take my Pvmioie for me to traverse the at­ architecture resembled that of the life? I also said, Mr Lincoln However, I found that in trying French and Swiss. blunders. Intuition is a gift of the mosphere independent of the law to analyze space, my onward pro­ soul which uses the heart as its were you not from time to time w iruvity. The mere thought Not wishing to consume too much warned that the same danger men­ n a a . ’ gress was retarded; my mind re­ mouth-piece. lu nave been sufficient to mained stationary for the time be­ time, I took in as much as I could aced your life that now menaces r**c' me it, for the next instant I ing and became puzzled. It proved at a glance, in order to hurry on to Human wits are sharpened by the that of President McKinley? But . myself, instead of in intense to me that it was not yet sufficiently the next planet, which was Mecury. grind of life. the assassin’s bullet reached your No sooner was my mind fixed on rxness, surrounded by a dawning developed to understand everything Lusting after praise is the cancer brain and did its deadly work, be- K7? ■ *y mind had, bv a mere that it may perchance query on— this one, when it began to approach of egotism. (Continued on Page 8. f

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T he and matter—is- almost proven by sire of all. is revelation, law and sentiment Sunflower. what we know as mediumship; or For the citizens to become one wreathed in happy combinatiqn. the spiritual phenomena produced with his government and for the N. Y. STATE ASSOCIATION. Somebody suggests a Spiritual thru the same. office-holder to become one with his Union, why not? ,‘Tis better than That the latter are impossible people is the natural equation of disunion. without the aid of electricity (mag- becoming “one A convention and mass-meeting We have no special plan, with God,” and n o r do w e cla im to give you netism when modified thru human charity should of the' N. Y. State association of begin at home. Spiritualists will be held at Empire Friendly Greetings. so m eth in g fo r nothing. The contact) is almost a s . conclusively Death is Certain, but not good first would im ply that we were proven; for as the magnetism gives government without effort, If all Hall, Syracuse, N. Y., on the 3d, Moses Hull writes: Regards to Mr. 4th and 5th of June. k n a v e s; th e second th a t our out, the phenomena cease. men were born equal, they should Melchers. I think he is placed where Readers were fools. It is not ; Now, the materialization of a spirit five equal, for 'th e y certainly die There will be a business session he belongs, a business proposition to is such a phenomenon—the effect of tbat way. The three conditions on Friday and Saturday morning as Susie C. Clark of Boston, writes: give something for nothing; spiritual and material conditions in- should harmonize, with special well as afternoon, closing Saturday All hail and cordial welcome to the but we do claim to furnish afternoon with the election of officers terwoven thru the aid of electricity attention to the present; for as we Northland. We all have reason to you with some books that you (magnetism). The birth of a sun or jjve in the eternal present of time for the ensuing year. Sunday congratulate ourselves as well as w ill b e p ro u d of, and at afternoon and evening will be de­ prices that will surprise you. universe of suns may be a like mate­ and make the best of that, we should you, or your return to’ civilization rialization—the first-named being voted to Lectures and tests. and greater activity in Spiritual make the best of that which we are Among the talent are the best, -f- TERM S ■+• but its synonym or a miniature re- living. work. -production of its parent^operator. as may be seen by the official notice Mrs. M. E. Williams, writes: I W hen renewing your sub- If the present is right, the future in another column. | In onfe it is universal spirit con­ is sure to fee; for as - we train our have just read in T he Sunflower scription to trolling matter; in the other individ­ As business of/ vital importance that you have joinéd the-able editpr life-forces they will continue to vi­ is on tapis, it is urged that all who ualized spirit doing the same. But, brate everlastingly—that is,“as we Mr. Bach and I unhesitatingly assure THE SUNFLOWER possible can, should attend. you both that this connection is a as there are no phenomena'without sow we shall reap/ y o n a re a t liberty to include the mortal medium, the principle or Spiritualists of other states are most happy one for yourselves and also invited to attend. element needed, in tHfeir production, A PSYCHIC VICTORY. the fqrtunate readers of that bright ONE OR MORE and prosperous Sunflower. I con­ must exist with that medium; and ------JOSH RAM SHELL AS AN EDI­ as all mortals are not available for Prof, E. R. Dutton of Lincoln, gratulate you and Mr. Bach, and- of tk e follow ing B O O K S, at the purpose, it stands to reasonthat Neb., who has been engaged in a TOR. your success will speak louder and th e p ric e s follow ing the titles. these so-called mediums must fum- royal battle of right against might, stronger than any words J can say T h a t is, send $ 1 .0 0 for a We are just in receipt of a copy by tongue or pen. - ish an extra amount of electricity informs his friends th at right has yearly subscription to The or magnetism—a surplus over that gained the victory—a victory for of “The Lantern,” published at J. C. F. Grumbine writes: Let used for personal existence—and, the IrNew Thought] movement in Springfield, Long Island, with the me at this time congratulate you on Sunflower, and 15c, 25c, or presumably, a superior spiritual to Nebraska. name of Josh Ramsdell as editor. your first love. 50c extra for each book you material vibration in his make up, The following is the letter from Josh has been in charge of the Mc­ John Guntz, Jr. writes: Wishing w a n t, acco rd in g to the price. tho not necessarily freed from mate- his attorneys at the time they re- Clure Newspaper Agency art de­ you success only to be limited by Y ou m a y include one book, riality, worldliness or animalism. peived the memorandum opinion, partment for some time and in time, may sunshine and 'happiness addition to that now edits “The be yours thru the day and happy one of each , o r none of them, A mortal may have numerous No. 129 N., United States vs. R. E. as you wish, and it makes forces or principles, each expressing Dutton, the ruling of Judge Munger Lantern.” We hope its light will dreams at night. a virttie, a passion, a habit, a desire, in the U. S. District C ourt' for the shine on the just and unjust alike Sidney W. Dean of the Boston n o difference w h eth er you are a good or bad quality—spiritual and State of Nebraska, at Omaha: until he will have so much to do Herald writes: I was greatly an old or a new subscriber; cutting the coupons off from his material sensibilities. But as soon “April 8, 1904. pleased to learn that you were back but you must include a year’s bonds that he will not have time to in the harness again in work, which as the former, in the aggregate ex- “p rof. R. E. Dutton, Lincoln, Neb.: make engravings. subscription to this paper with ceed the latter, .he becomes a medi- “Dear Sir—Allow us to congratu- must be congenial to you. G. W. Kates writes: I am glad an order for these books. um, attracting electricity from na- jate y OU Dn the victory’achieved in Friends, send us a subscriber, if to see that you are on T he Sun­ Please bear in mind that this is ture to the extent of this excess. yOUr casé in the United States Court. you can. If not, send us a few the only condition on which these He thus has a surplus of nature’s Qur demurrer to the indictment be- flower staff. I feel sure that our names and addresses of known Spir­ cause will be greatly benefitted by books are furnished. Do not ask for medium principle embodied in him- jng sustained to every count in the itualists in your town or city, that any other, or to substitute other self, and which surplus is utilizable indictment—every allegation therein your active labors on the paper. we may send them a sample copy of Mr. I. S. Me Cracken of Cincin­ books not on the list below. for the operation of spirits. His so- being quashed. You have achieved The Sunflower. And herewith We are now prepared to furnish called mediumship then is practica- a great victory for freedom and lib- nati, besides sending his subscription, we wish to say that the receiving writes: Wife and 1 are glad to hear the following’ books:— ble to the extent of this supemor- erty of action. It is. a landmark in of such a sample copy is a respect­ The Nemesis of Chatauqua Lake, normal quantity of electricity— judicial reform. You have put of your return to the old field. The By A. B. Richmond, 25c ful invitation to subscribe. Re­ harvest needs many such laboerrs; which, ¿.however, is converted into Christian Science, Mental Science, member, it is through the press that Romance of Two Worlds, ‘ magnetism in connection with a hu- Magnetic Science Divine Healers and 25c all living principles are upheld; The “Flower” that blooms at Lily Dale— By Marie Corelli, man life-entity—and we may apply an(j aq other cults, who heal outside and if is to be upheld The one that sets the pace, Natural Law in the Spiritual, the adjectives according to the phe- Qf ¿rugS and fogy ism, under an ev- as it should (.tho it will never die) By whom all others must set their sail World, By Henry Drummond,! 25c nomena accruing in' his presence or erlasting debt of gratitude by your If they would win the race.” Heroes and Hero Worship, every one who has been rewarded 25c thru' him personally, whether of a persistent fight. with the proof of immortality, is By Thomas Carlisle, so-called physical or mental order. Sincerely yours, indebted to the Cause, which has MEDIUMS’ AND SPEAKERS’ DIRECT. DON’T FORGET THE CHILDREN! Materialization,slate-writing, tests, “Billingsley & Green and made this possible, and the least he ORY, inspiration, etc., depend upon condi­ R. H. H augelin, can do, is to subscribe to as many Mediums and speakers frequently lose engagements tions within the medium. As his “Lincoln, Nebraska.” of its newspapers as he can afford. because people do not know where to find them. To forces per see characterize the man, It is hereby proved that TRUTH avoid this have your name and address listed in this so the relation of these forces to If the souvenir postals simply director}', under the proper heading. Price, $1.00 per is one with the absolute law of Psy­ year—payable strictly In advance. Those marked each other characterize his medium- chic Science which cannot be shaken marked “post-card” are not legal, with a star will attend funerals. ship, just as the relation of elements £rom sop^ basis of positive facts, many people are being deceived in TEST MEDIUMS. towards each other produce different . ------— buying them under the belief that F. Cordon White, Lily Dale, N. Y. * effects. In that respect a medium Qur next door neighbor, the a one-cent stamp will take them to C. Walter Lynn, 784 3th/ street, Oakland, Cal. also becomes a chemical laboratory.^ Christian Scientists, claim to have their destiny. And if not legal, HEALERS. Now, whether a mortal is born greater temples- than the Spirit­ though sold as such,- what, would Mrs. Dr. Dobson "Barker, 230 N. 6th, San Jose, CaL . Dr. J. S. Loucks, S to no ham, Mass. - • thus, or elevates himself to this su­ ualists. But how about the camps? you denominate them? Fraudulant Mrs. A. A. Cawcroft, 833 E. 2nd, Jamestown, N. Y. fe postals?. Is it legal to-sell such? Dr. Jacob Swanson, 1728 Clinton, Minneapolis, Minn. perior spiritual state by personal We have a camp at Lily Dale Jt-f effort, is indifferent. But whether with some 200 cottages of all sizes LECTURERS. medium or not, all his forces must —from one to four stories high to One nickle a week from every Moses H ull, W hitewater, Wig.* attain a superior spiritual vibration accommodate the attendance. And Spiritualist of any good sized city, Mattie E. Hull, Whitewater, Wis.* paid in to a common fund, will, at SPIRIT PHOTOGRAPHERS. over its material or negative vibra- there are many such, even larger Dr. W. M. Keeler, 1343 Roanoke, W ashington, D. C. tion to make him a perfected spirit. than ours, scattered all over the the end of a year, amount to suffic­ A. Normann, 2721 Elliott Ave., Minneapolis, Minn. The Arabian Nights Entertatewen« And while mediumship is a good aid Uuited States. ient to start the building or pur­ ASTROLOGERS. chase of- a temple of their own. N. H. Eddy, 171 Prospect Ave., Buffalo, N. Y. (Lane Edition) 772 p a g e s, towards this perfection, all who The Spiritualist temple has a ed, Colored Frontispiece, . practice temperance and justice may blue dome; the sun for its illumina- The. Flaming Sword is about to As physical decay vitiates the Wood’s Natural History, rise to the same superiority—tern- ter, and a Sunflower as its crest, be revived, and we shall again have material atmosphere, love’s decay ed on nearly every p a g e , perance in all things to preserve the —. ~ ;•*— "TT" . $2.90 for all of the Book» vital force neededforthe upbuilding P i n the spirit of war also rests the the pleasure of being turned out­ vitiates the mental atmosphere— notably that of the operator. of the spirit and justice to inherit a spirit of murder. side in. THE SUNFLOWER. y té , 1904. iiimwmwwwMmwwwww MWWWWWHI nHm n«»\m ««n»n\\ MunmnwM W\\ttM»WUWW»>mWI>»WWWWtMI»IW»«IWI«WW>W«W*W*W*>l accident occurred at the Grenamyer Greenback Logic. cottage Friday evening last. The WELL, here l am again. 1 LITERARY WORLD ground caved in where they were fit Buffalo Notes It took me all this time to Jim i f f 1 »! digging the celler' and loosened sev­ recover from the effects of l|M|In IS i l l eral supports allowing the cottage mil ÜSÜ all that talk on Astral N. H. EDDY, Correspondent.f to hang with one end practically Shells, but I have had my The Occasional One for May pub­ unsupported. Neighbors came to experience and I am the most sus­ lished by A. Walton Damon Co., The Ladies’ Aid Society of the their assistance and supports were picious Greenbacker you ever saw Dunkirk, N. Y. Price iGc! First Spiritual Church, Prospect av­ placed in position so nothing serious now. ’The New Moon for April. H. A. enue and Jersey street, held a social, ULY DALE NOTES. resulted—but it was a close call. How good it does seem to see the Rayne, Fort Dodge, la., publisher. litefary and musical entertainment . Mr. and Mrs. Fay Johnson, who sun shine. I went out on a log and Single copy 5c. on the evening of April 29th, Tests have been living at Jamestown for and descriptive readings were also The City of Light Assembly opens took in two whole days of it, gath­ The Arena for May, B. O. Flower, Pridar - faly iStb and clog*» Sunday, some time have returned and will ered my scattered wits together and editor. Conteuts: Education of the given. The mediums were Mrs. W, remain here for the summer]. Geo. September 4,1904.. then went to T he SuNFbower office. Futpre; Municipal Ownership vs. Ripley, Charles Hulbert, and Mrs. Williams came down from Buffalo You never would have known it. Private; Political Revolution in New L an e -all doing well their part and. ; As the time is approaching wjiep for a'day on business connected with Everything has been changed around Zealand; Future of San Domingo; are worthy of commendation for *oor summer visitors will write to a patent he owns in connection with and in the editor’s comer sat a man Supreme Court in Security Cases; their efforts which were appreciated residents for all kinds of informa­ D. Pierce and another party. They I did’nt know. After I had exchanged Has the 15th Amendment been Jus­ by the audience as well as by the tion. we again call attention to the hope to sell it for a fair price. greetings with the others they intro­ tified? Also''Poems, Editorials, Re­ ladies of the Aid Society. Refresh­ necessity of sending stamps for re­ Captain Martin of Buffalo came duced him to me as Mr. Melchers, views, Notes and Comments. Price ments were served and a very enjoy­ down from Buffalo expecting to find turn postage. One stamp is a small the new editor. I looked him over 25c. able evening passed by all. matter; but it does not take long to the Leolyri open and remain a few for a minute, then concluded he was Sir Wm, Crookes’ Researches into Sunday morning. May 1st, Rev. use up several dollars where there days; but as it will not open for a all right and asked him how long it B. F. Austin of Geneva, N. Y., are so many inquiries, many of couple of weeks yet, he returned the Phenomena of Modern Spiritual­ would be before they wanted an­ ism. Illustrated. Price 6 pence. opened services at the Temple and whom are never heard from again. after remaining over night at the other article. I did not know just will conduct the pieetings during the Just remember that if it is not worth Jackson cottage, which is now open Two Worlds Publishing Co., 18 Cor­ how the new editor was going to poration Place, Manchester, Eng. month of May. Mr. Austin’s morn­ return postage to you to receive in­ for the reception of guests. ing topic was on the “Psychological take to me, but as he did not look New Thought Primer. Origin, formation it certainly is not worth The places now open are the South Crime and the Spread of Spiritual­ fierce or say anything to me espec­ History and Principles of the move­ it to any one else for the privilege of Park House. Jackson Cottage and ism.” The address was deeply in­ ially, I concluded I would write ment, by H. H. Brown. Address giving it to you. Mrs. Dederick’s. *■ teresting and instructive. The eve­ again. “Now” Folk, 1437 Market street, Spring has dawned on us to its S. J. Richardson and C. M. Carroll ning subiect was “The Nature and I have had a number of letters San Franc ico, Cal., with 25c. full extent. The flowers are in blos­ went to Dunkirk to attend the or­ since I wrote my last article con­ Origin of all Religions.”. The dis som in the woods, and the trees are ganization meeting of the Cassadaga gratulating me on my intimate in­ Typo-Culturist—a Stucfy of Hy-' course was able and full of suggest­ beginning to leaf. A warm rain Natural Gas Company, capital $30,- formation on Astrals—but excuse gienic Living. The author treats of ive thought. His illustrations and would now make everything go 000, organized for the purpose of me. I want to take up a new line. the supremacy of mind over matter comparisons were well chosen and forward at a very rapid rate. boring for and furnishing natural I am getting anxious to know after the Platonic ‘principle. The concluded with excellent points. Men are at a premium. Work is gas in this section. Its officers are: about the arrangerhents for camp book is instructive and suggestive. The audience listened with marked E. L. Fink, president, Harrison going on in every direction. The this summer. Excuse me I mean Price, bound in cloth, 75c. Address and absorbing attention. cellar under the Grenamyer cottage Tuttle, vice president. Dr. Regan, Broadway Pub. Co., 835 Broadway, the Assembly. Now that it is such The progressive pedro party under on Buffalo street is all dug and they treasurer, C. M. Carroll, secretary I want to get into the habit of call­ New York. are almost ready to begin putting and S. J. Richardson, field manager. the auspices of the P. R. C. Club of ing it by its right name. I under­ Dr. Bland’s book, "In the World Buffalo, was held at the residence of the wall under it. The dirt is being A test well will be sunk in this vi­ stand my old friends of the North­ Celestial,” has just come out in its used to grade up the yard and has cinity as soon as arrangements can Mr. Frank Schneider on Tuesday western Band are to be here. I 3d edition—a commendation which evening, May 3d. About forty per­ been also used to grade up the yard be completed. / hope Harry Holby will come, for speaks for itself. Price, in cloth and of the Hunt cottage just back of it. Mr. T. J. Skidmore» has passed sons were present to enjoy the social he really beats the band. He beats gold, $1. May be ordered thru our games. Prizes were duly awarded. While at home, Thursday evening, several very cqmfortable nights, and for it anyway with that drum com­ agency. peacefully engaged with an astrologer takes some egg and toast in the Aside from games, there were music bination of his. The dancers will Pernicious Pork; or, Astounding and dancing. A bountiful repast to trace out his future prospects, Mr. morning and malted milk during the be pleased to know that it is pro­ W. H. Bach, our editor-in-chief, was day. He sleeps more and Dr. Hyde Revelations of the EVil Effects of was served by the genial host and bable there will be three dances a Eating Swine Flesh; a book for the hostess, Mr. and Mrs. Schneider, who suddenly aroused from his reverie reports him as improving. week instead of two as heretofore. by a knock at the front door. Mr. Mrs. Waterhouse and family Public, the Individual and the Fam­ put forth much effort to make the What a change I found since my ily, by William T. Hallett, with spe­ evening an enjoyable one The Melchers, who happened to be near spent the day at the Dale looking last visit. The snow was all gone at hand, opened up to a supposed over her cottage on Melrose Park. cial‘introduction. Address Broad­ members of the Club extend their except a little back of the auditor­ way Pub. Co., 835 Broadway, New hearty thanks and appreciation to late visitor. But dimly seeing a Mrs. Truman Allen also spent a ium, the trees were beginning to troop of some twenty figures envel­ couple of days on the grounds. York. This is a good book to keep to the aforenamed for their hospi­ take on a little green, and the gro­ off doctors with, for who reads it tality and courtesy. The next pedro oped in darkness and carrying mys­ Mrs. O. W. Johnson, S. M. Skid­ cer had a lot of maple sugar. I terious parcels, it occurred to him more and F. E. Cooke were among and follows its injunctions or sug­ party will be held May 23d, at the think maple sugar, beats soft soap, gestions, cannot but be benefited by home of Mrs. Welch, 583 Best street. that it might be a neck-tie party the relatives of T. J. Skidmore, who don’t you? But both of them are come to test his cerviculdr bone, he have visited him the past week. it, and lead a life thereafter that The meetings Sunday evenings at signs of spring. retreated—too late, however, to pre­ Mrs. Dambach of Buffalo, has makes both M. D,’s and drugs need­ the Allen Street, society, Dr. F. O. It wont be long now before they vent the advance. They rushed in bought Fern Lodge on Cleveland less. Matthews, speaker and medium, are will try to catch my brothers with a crying "Surprise, surprise!”, . When avenue from Mrs. Nettie Bowers. 1,00.0 Mythological Characters largely attended, the church at piece of red flannel and use them it dawned upon him that it was" The first dance of the season will Briefly Described; adapted to times is hardly large enough to ac­ for bait to catch fish with. That is meant for Mr. Bach, who was that be held at Lily Dale Park Pavilion, Schools, High Schools and Acade­ commodate all who seek admission to a mean trick; but I do think the day troubled with his 41st birthday, Saturday evening, May 21st. • mies. Edited by E. S. Ellis, m . a . same, much interest is manifested sucker will b e ' on thé butt end of and the neighbors were honoring him Mr. and Mrs. A. C. White and Mr. For safe by Hinds & Noble, 4—14 on account of fhe excellent tests and accordingly. • So the seance was and Mrs. N. C. Lutgen were to the pole most of the time. Cooper Institute, New York. Price discriptive readings given. I see that my friend Dutton of changed from an astrological to a South Dayton on a two days’ visit. 75c. The same is beautifully print­ Prof. Wm. Lockwood and wife Lincoln, Nebraska, has gained his social one, in which merriment, joy Mr. Jackson informs us that we ed finely illustrated, alphabetically have returned to Buffalo for a short and good cheer prevailed—so thoroly were in error in stating that Mrs. case with the post office authorities arranged, and each character sketch­ sojourn prior to their visit to Lily impregnating the mental atmosphere Dederick’s cottage was the only one after taking it into a high court. ed in brief. Dale. with it that no lower order of con­ where meals and lodging could be That is a good thing for the Spirit­ trol could come within 100 yards of had during the winter, for several ualists, Christian Scientists, New Thought people and so on. I keep- COTTAGES FOR RENT. the house. The evening passed years past. That up to the present Lily Dale Advertisements pleasantly—the mysterious parcels winter his cottage has been open for pretty well posted on that class, and If you w ant to ’ rent, buy or sell revealing that which added to the the past six years. When we are in see that altho they deny disease, a cottage on the Assembly Grounds, good cheer—and it was 11 o’clock error we are always ready to correct they still say that it should be re­ address with stamp. ported to the health department In the Sunflower Cottage, Melrose Park, second door before anyone made a move to it if our attention is called to it. from the Auditorium. Three up stairs, large veranda, MRS. NELLIE WARREN, * when they have a contagious case double parlors and bedroom on ground floor, with two adjourn. large verandas. Nicely furnished, entered from hall* Lily Dale, N. Y. or that they can call in a regular way without going thru any other room. Will be The addition on the Hunt cottage CAMP MEETINGS. rented singly or ensuite. Address, physician when they cannot diag­ W .;H. Bach, Lily Dale, N. Y. -, If so, do not is now completed and across the Are you going to Paint forget that I do L a k e B rad y, Oh io .—July 3 to September nose it. The only thing that puz­ street Jacob Wright is putting a coat 4, A. G. Keck, secretary, Akron, O. or Paper your Cottage? zles me is: If there is no such thing ____ *_ 9 ___ ° i prices, and have of white on his cottage. C ir c l e op L ig h t , Williams Bay, Wis., Seven Room Cottage For Sale. a full line of wall Frank Fuller is filling the lots June 1 to October 1, J. P. Cooke, secretary, as disease,|that it is all imagina­ At No. 10 Third street, Lily Dale. For particulars paper samples at prices to suit any demand. 506 N. Central Ave., Austin, Chicago. tion and has no existence, how can address 935 Islington street, Toledo, O. l(*3-8t Write or call for estimates. around his store and grading up the C hesterfield , I nd.—J uly 1 4 to Aug. 28, walk. Flora Harden, secretary, Anderson, Ind. there be anything to report and C. V. WILDRICK, F o r est H o m e , M ic h .—July 21 to August what good could a regular doctor L ily D a le , N. Y. Mrs. Anna E. Carter and daugh­ 21, Mrs. R. Eastman, secretary, box 69, Painting, Graining, ter, Mrs. Georgia Lundquist, of Mancelona, Mich. do? He could not diagnose a dis­ M t . P l ea sa n t P a r k , Clinton, la.—July ease that did not exist, now cotild Jamestown, spent a day looking 31 to August 28, Mollle B. Anderson, sec­ Furniture Repairing, Do You W an t To over their cottage on Second street. retary, Clarksville, Mo. he? That would puzzle more than Maple Dell, O.—July 24 to September a Greenbacker, I think. UPHOLSTERING. BUY, SELL OR RENT PROPERTY Mrs. Carter expects to come for the 1, Lucy King, corresponding secretary, box On the Camp Grounds? season ver£ soon. 45, Mantua, O. I really think I ought to have a First Class Work and \ Reasonable Prices. I have some of the b^st property on the Mr. and Mrs. A. S.•'"Cooper and Un ity C a m p , Sangus Centre, Mass.—Ju«£ new bicycle this summer. This old 5 to September 25, Mrs. A. A. Averill, sec fashioned one will get me into Grounds Centrally Located. - Mrs. Miller-W ilcox have arrived and retaty, 42 South St., Lynn, Mass. D. PIERCE, Lily Dale, N.Y. Call or address. J. H.CHAMPLIN, are occupying their home, Edelwald- F r b b v il l b , N. Y.—July 23 to August 22, trouble some day, for the people 161-Sl Lily Dale, N. Y. W. W. Kelsey, Pres., Cortland, N. Y. will think I am a back number; but on-the-Lake, near the grounds. L a k e P l e a s a n t , M ass.—July 3 1 , con­ tinuing 30 consecutative days, A. P. Blinn, I am not. I am strictly up to date, Frank Lewis and family have secretary, 61 Dartmouth St., Boston, Mass. moved into the rooms over the ■ — -«•>------even if I do rids; on an old wheel. T h e S o u th Lily Dale Park store, and Harry Do You Love Your Children? I ride a wheel on* the road; but a Champlin and wife have moved into great many ride the wheels in their And if you love your childran bet­ heads. 1 They tell me that- lots of the Lewis cottage on Second street. ter than the other man, why send Path House Men are at work tearing down people could have a new bicycle I 50 cents extra with your subscrip­ they could take the wheels out J. H. CHAMPLIN, Prop. the old ice house near the back tion and obtain the Arabian Nights fence, and a little further on George their heads and the rubber out Entertainments, 772 pages, illus­ their necks and combine them prop­ N.EAR THE AUDITORIUM, VanSlyke’s cottage and yard show trated, with colored Frontpiece. the results of his work. J. H. Bin- erly. If they could use them that) Large Veranda, This is a privilege only accorded our way T think they shAuld make I ney has put a new outside doqr in subscribers, whether old or new. Cool Dining Room, his cottage and taken a partition tra strong double tubjjs Or they Bath Free to Quests not hold the wind. throwing two small rooms into a Low Rates Every Sunday, D. A. V. & P. R. R. large one. Nellie Warren has com­ Well, after all I am glad I RATES—$1.00 to $1.50; 21 Meal living in this world of ‘tears andl_ tickets $5.00; 7 Dinner tickets $2.00? pleted the addition on the west side Every Sunday during Spring and Single Meals, 25 to 40 Cents. of her cottage, and if we went into Summer, agents of the Dunkirk, Al­ row, and I am glad to get around details of paint and paper we would] legheny Valley & Pittsburg R. R. occasionally and see what the people include nearly everyone on the will sell tickets at reduced rates be­ are doing. grounds. Charlie Wildrick is busyl tween points where passengers can go A. Greenback. JACKSON : COTTAGE from morning to night hanging pa­ and return same day. per and D. Pierce is painting all 163-3t Sv A sample copy means an Invi­ 11 Third Avene, the time. tation to subscribe. Lily Dale, N.Y. An itching for revenge is a longing Having enlarged the Dining Mrs Clarence Ramsdell is visiting for babyhood once more. Jeal­ Room, made other improvements at Mrs Nutting’s. Mrs McClellan ousy is of the same infantile emo and secured competent help, we : of Dunkirk-spent the day with Net- tion. Vanity comes next in order, Is a practical de- are better prepared than ever be­ tie.Bowers. B. E. Jackson of East _ 7 vice to assist the fore to cater to the comfort of tho it sometimes partakes of malice P S T C tie. / development of me- our Patrons. "*o*de, spent several days with his or a vicious desire to display ones dinmship and for Good Meals, Good Beds, Large father, A. H. Jackson. C. F. Gris­ self from pure revenge—also an receiving commu­ Veranda, Reasonable Kates. t ' d of Warren, Pa., is visiting his itching to get back to babyhood. nications. Give it a trial. Price, For particulars and program, prepaid to your nearest express of­ address with stamp. *on C. D. Griswold, and family, True man and womanhood rises fice, $1.20. i what came near being a serious above all this. A. H. Jackson, Proprietor, I H 1 1 4 THE SUNFLOWER. M ay-14, iso*. we »» wwwMwawi Love - Charity - immortality. ©©DO© 3 ®©3i©©3©® 3©S 300 3©t 5©« )©* 5®#0©C

BY ADDIE COOPER.,, . . p • i N. H. EDDY, H A, METAPHYSICAL Love is the last command, given 8 % £ by the Nazarine: “Love ye one an­ F\ other.” (St. John, chapter 13, verse G \ Conducted by EVIE P. BACH. » n 34.) 1 ASTROLOGER, K 8 From the experience that Jesus v* had passed thru he knew that it was And Character Reader, A GOD’S KIN. @ that they are bright and shining, the.natural tendency of human be­ p and then go out to your work, ings to say and do unkind things.to 1 There is no summit you may not attain, M i Prospect Avenue, Buffalo, N. Y. A radiant, joyous, confident and. suc­ each other, therefore he left this No purpose which you may not yet P S achieve, cessful. You’ll win,—Grace, Ader command with his, disciples. Life Readings by mail, $1.00 and upwards. Trial readings $ 5 2 two cent stamps. Send seat, time, place, and if possible hour of birth © If you will wait serenely and believe laide Kiersted, in Mental Advocate. But who are the disciples? 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We are building a home or, Thoughts for the Age. Designed to enlarge man's POSITIVE THOUGHT. the arrival of the expected condition OF views co ncerning the political ami ecclesiastical omdh in the Summerland, each one must tlon of America, mid to p6int out the paths of reform shows no cause for yyorry. rise or fall by; their own efforts.. If Also considers scientific themes which concern sub's Some one has given as a defini­ ANDREW JACKSON DAVIS social and personal happiness, comprising the meteoric Worry is a state of uncertainty, we have anything to give for the up­ laws, and the philosophy of controlling rain. tion for positive thought—Equip­ of unrest, of doubt and lack of con­ Comprising 29 v o lu m e s , all Neatly Bound ■ • * 'Cloth, reduced lifting of humanity'let us not wait • In Cloth. ;■ from 75c. to 50c. Postage 5c. ment. I think it ,was thru Mr. T. fidence. It is never present with until our tongues are stiff and our Price of Davis' Complete Works $20» G. 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The errors and absurd tlon of Media; Classification or Causes; Revelations talking . to you. “Only fairly"— all under bans. in both business and teachings of Orthodox clergy me u are overthrown by from Pandemonium; Assertion vs. Fact; Voice to the cerhetary and stand by the grave of arguments that are pronouuced perfectly unanswera­ Insane; Benefits of Experience; Phenomena of the then there’s something wrong with social ways, ■ leads many to look ble. The “Origin or Evil” iff to be found in the Re­ .Spiritual Spheres; with illustrations and diagrams. what holds all there is earthly of view. Reduced from $L00 to 75c. postage 10c. Cloth, reducted from $1.50 to $1.00, Postage 10c. your equipment—you have not got upon worry almost as a duty. They their friends and laugh? But per­ in one of the right positive thoughts. consider it a necessity and feel cotn- chance they meet a medium who can Arabula; or. The Divine Guest, Magic Staff, Now, mind you, it is not only one ‘pelled to do it. - If I don’t worry Pre-eminently a religious and spiritual volume. To An Auto-biography of Andrew Jackson Davis. A his­ see clairvoyantly and recognize the Some extent a Continuation of the author's au to b io g ­ tory of the domestic, social, physical and literary ca­ good thought that you must hold, I cant keep my end up; I should raphy, but chiefly a record of deeply Interesting expe­ reer of the author, with his experiences us a Clairvoy­ spirit forms comihg near them— riences, involving alternations of faith and skepticism, ant and Seer, including the auto-biographical parts of and hold half. a dozen shrinking, never fulfill my duty to my family. lights and shades, heaven and hades, Joys and sorrows. “Arabula" and “Memoranda," which enter largely wha,t comfort to know the near one Also containing a new collection or Living Gospels Into the author's personal------experiences. Reduced bom. doubtful ones besides,, No, indeed, I am obliged to worry. I cannot lives.! But let us make little sacri­ from Ancient auil Modern Saints. Reduced from $1.50 $1,75 to $1.25. Postage 12c. to $1.00. Postage- 10c. you must hold a whole boquet of accomplish enough work and tran­ fices, and see what the result will be. sweet, strong, successful thoughts. sact business shrewdly enough $o Death and the After-Life. Many families would be made Beyond the Valley; T he “Stellar Key” IS the philosophical introduction There must be a combination of gain the desired end unless I worry A Sequel to the Magic Stall, an Auto-biography of to the revelations contained In this book. Some Idea happier if Johnny were taught that Andrew Jackson Baris. Six beautithl illustrations of this little volume may be gained from the follow­ thoughts which-preclude’ the entry constantly.” These and similar ar­ Dick had equal rights with him; picturing what the Seer has seen. "Beyond the Val­ ing" table of contents: i—Death and the After-Life; of any but those which • hold the ley" Isa companion volume to the "Magic Stall,” and 2—Scenes in the Summer Land; 3—Society in the Sum­ guments are heard on every hand. that Kate has a different tempera- resembles it In style,of workmanship—in paper and mer Laud; 4—Social Centers in the Summer Luud;5- i press-work, binding, etc; 4UXpagea,containing six at- Winter; Laud and Summer Land; 0— Language and Life key to. Rightness, Harmony, Joy, The reasoning is fallacious, and . the ment from §usie, therefore needs tractive ami original illustrations. Reduced from *1.60 in Sum m er Land; 7— Material Work for Spiritual Health and Success. state of mind which leads to it is to $1.00. F u ll gilt, reduced from $2.00 to $1.00. Workers; 8—Ultimate* in the Summer Land; 9—Voice different conditions; that the hus­ from Jam es Victor Wilson. This enlarged edition con­ You can’t hold the thought “I necessary’abortive. It thwarts its tains more than double the amount or matter in for­ band has individual rights that Children’* Progressive Lyceum. m er editions, and Is enriched by a beautiful frontis­ can accomplish my desire” then own purpose. A Manual, with Illustrations for the Organization piece, illustrating the formation of the Spiritual Body, should be respected,; that the wife and management df Sunday Schools, adapted to the weakly add “if I can hold out long Worry is not constructive, but, Bodies and Minds of the Young, and containing Rules. Cloth, reduced from 75c. to 56c. Postage 5c. - is a companion instead of a drudge; Methods, Exercises, Marches, Lessons. Questions and enough*’—and expect to realize. on the contrary, it invariably des­ that she Chose her associates before Answers,In vocations,Silver-Chain Recitations, Hymns How can you? The little word “if” troys the force of every faculty in­ and Songs. Every Lyceum should be well supplied Philosophy of Spiritual Intercourse. she married and is capable of doing with these little books, so that ail can unite In singing Contents: G uardianship of Spirits; Discernment of has weakened your whole thought. volved. It always rests upon fear the sours and Join as one family in the Silver-Chain Spirits; Stratford Mysteries; Doctrine of Evil Spirits; so now. And sisters, above all, Recitations. The abridged edition is no longer in Origin of Spirit Sounds: Concerning Sympathetic Spir­ Haven’t you seen children build a and fear undermines both faculty print, experience having proved the far greater value its; Formation of Circles; Resurrection of the Dead; draw the veil of charity over the to Lyceums of the original complete Manual. We of­ A Voice from the Spirit Land; True Religion. This house of blocks, get it almost finished, and force, rendering all powers less fer the latest editions at the following reduced prices: work has been translated into the French and German, seeming faults of your own sex, and New unabridged edition, single copy, reduced from 50 I t contains an account of the very wonderful Spiritual then pull out o n e: of the lower active and less likely to succeed. remember that with* what measure cents to 26c. Postage 3 cts. Twelve copies,’ reduced Developments at the house of Rev. Dr. Phelps, Strat­ blocks? It doesn’t always follow What you cannot do Without from $5.50 to $2.50. F ifty copies, reduced from $20.00 ford, Conn., and sim ilar cases in all parts of toe oouu- ye mete, it shall be measured to you to $10. One hundred copies, reduced from $35.00 to $13. try;. Cloth, reduced from $1.25 to 50c. Postage 10c. that the house collapses, but does worry you cannot by any possibil­ again. follow that it weakens it? Some­ ity do with or by means of it, is an Memoranda of Persons, Places and Philosophy of Special Providences. Events. The author’s “vision” o f the harmonious works of times it is very hard to get that adage worth remembering. It is Embracing Authentic Facts, Visions, Impressions, the Creator Is given. He illustrate« by a series ot Human Possibilities. Discoveries in Magnetism, Clairvoyance and Spiritual­ clairvoyant visions, and by an “Argumeat" the chsla block back, and the younsters have absolutely true. That which one ism. Also quotations from the Opposition. With an of special providences which mankind attribute to the Feebleness of body may be ac­ Appendix, containing Zschokke's Great Story “Hor- direct acts of the Deity. Cloth, reduced from 50c. to to tear down their house and begin dreads, and fears will come to him, tensia," vividly portraying the difference between the 35c. Postage 6c. companied by activity of spirit but Ordinary State and that of Clairvoyance. Readers anew. he worries about while he fears it. will find a great variety of fresh and fleeting “impres­ Just so with you. “If” is the When anything occurs to banish not vice versa. Aspiritormind,en­ sions" of the inspired Seer, carefully set down by his own hand for a period of over 22 years. Reduced from Princlples of Nature, feebled by an uneasy conscience or $1.50 to $1.00. Postage 10c. block pulled out, which weakens his fear of it his worry goes with a Her Divine Revelations, and a Voice to Mankind. (Is your whole structure of thought, “hop-skip-and-a-jump” and vanishes a secret vice, reflects compatible Three Parts.) T hirty-Fourth Edition, with a lHtessw Diakka, and their Earthly Victims. of the author, and containing a family record tor sometimes so much so that you instantly. Fear never accomplished conditions on the body—robbing it Being an explanation of much that is (Use and re­ m arriages, births and deaths. This is the first sad pulsive in Spiritualism, embodying a most important most com prehensive volume of Mr. Davis’s writings. have to begin anew—and then you anything yet, and never will; It is of energy, courage or that influence recent Interview wish James Victor Wilson, a resident It treats upon subjects of the profound eet interest ssd of the Summer Land. Cloth: reduced from 00c. to 85c. of great im portance to the human race. Its claims are say “O, this New Thought doesn’t a coward and a sneak. To worry which commands respect, and har­ confessedly o f the most etartllugcbarscter, and its pro­ vests suffering or trials accordingly. fessed disclosures, with the phenomena attending them, help me so very much. I cant’t about that which you fear, there­ are in some respects unparalleled in the history of get anything out of it.” fore, is to place yourself in the same If man had the spirit of the hornet Fountain; With Jets of New Meanings psychology. Reduced from $3.60 to $2.50. 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But author had “gone back" on the spiritual facts and and direct the mind and thoughts into channels nun* they are New Thought from head necessary to conquer the difficulty principles is seen to be without foundation. It covers erto unexplored. Designed to fornish scientific sns if perchance it does arrive. Also past misuse and perversion of his a wide range of topics, including much-needed lessons philosophical evidences of the existence of an inhsnw- to toe, but, bless you, they've only upon the Mission aud Treatment of Dumb Animals: abla sphere or - zone among the suns and plsnets •» got one or two of the right thoughts this state of mind acts as a psychic inner life forces have made him one the Essential Conditions of Human Progress; of Ad­ space. The description of physical scenery and vancing Civilization; Claims and Rights of Labor, of constitution of the Summer-Land, its location, sea —the rest are all doubts, fears, and influence to draw to you the very of the weakest of planetary crea­ Women, of Indians, of Children, and of the Unfortu­ domestic life in the Spheres, are wonderfully interest­ nate and Vicious, doth, reduced from $1.00 to 75c. ing. Revised edition, cloth binding, reduced from tsc. questionings. They are the ones condition that you fear; and if ypu tures. Postage 5c. toAOo. Postage 6c. who can’t get anything out of our continue the action, you may pro­ Furthermore, if, man in general knew how-to elicit truth from na­ G enesis and Ethics of Conjugal Love. beautiful philosophy simply because duce, thru the psychic response This book is of peculiar interest to all men end wo- Tale of a Physician, they don’t know how to put in. of other minds, the very condition ture by inspiration or controlling men. It treats of the delicate and important questions Or, the Seeds and Fruits of Crime. In Three Part«”* involved in Conjugal Love; is straightforward, unmis­ complete In one volume. Part 1—Planting If they had their equipment, their about which you unnecessarily himself, history would soon cease to takably emphatic, and perfectly explicit and nlain in of Crime. Part II—Trees of Crime in Full Bloom. every particular. Part III—Reaping the Fruits of Crime, wmrir ■ combination of right thoughts, worry. repeat itself for a warlike effect, des­ Cloth, reduced from 75c. to 50c; foil gilt, morocco,■ »- unveiled. Intuvidual miseries, and the great, crimes pite the causes that are being con­ ducea from #2.25 to #1 60; foil gilt, half morocco, re- caused by circumstances, are brought to light la tow which after all resolves itself into This does not mean, ! however, duced from $L76 to $1.25. Postage free. volume the reader is Introduced to 4WlntBMnM men that we should be indifferent or neg­ stantly instituted for results as in id noted women In New Orleans, (hha, Pans a®* just one—rightness—they could Great Harmonla; f ew York. The startling trials and tragical events« accomplish just what they would. lectful of duty. That is quite an­ the past. Being a Philosophical Revelation of the Natural, Spir­ th eir lives are truthfully recorded. Thl* The concentration of wealth has itual and Celestial Universe. In five volumes, in which the producing causes of theft, murder, suicld«, kKacw, But, dear friend, don’t go rush­ other affair. The duty is to be re­ the principles of the Harmonial Philosophy are more always been followed by the con­ folly elaborated and illustrated. infanticide, and other nameless evil* which ing after the result first thing. Just cognized and whatever difficulties Vol. i. 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In this volume is pre­ and Nerves. until every fear thought, every ful thought is fully recognized in essaries, mental slavery, etc., and sented “Spirit and Its Culture;" the “Existence of God:” Developing the Origin and Philosophy of Msm will continue to engender evil re­ My Early Experience: My Preacher and His Church: Insanity and Crime; with Directions and m sciipti« worry thought, every adverse this argument and its urgency ad­ the True Reformer; Philosophy of Charity; Individual for th eir Treatm ent and Cure. This voluw sults unless mankind invents causes and Social Culture; the Mission of Woman: the True question of Insanity and Crime from a ftfl ii sad thought, is banished, then when mitted in the face of any impending Marriage*; Moral Freedom: Philosophy of Im m ortal­ psychological statuipoitiL Herrin we sad you know yourself strong enough, action that might prove derogatory that have better effects than blood­ ity; the spirit’s Destiny; Concerning the Deity. 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Just be sure you are it is the “shade.” It unfits the plied would perhaps lead to discov­ attraction and marriage; transient and permanent is »or mereiv Ofwrnu ve m airi age; tsmmjHIB B pm ; the rights and wrongs of “ Summer Land," but It lustrated ^rUà èU eries or the realization of possibili­ divorce, etc. Redt* ws «> thoroughly equipped, and that ypu mind for clear thinking on the sub­ i from $1.5« u> ii.oo. of ceimtisd objects and i fjafr- ties in man never yet recorded. ■ YoLV. TH E TIUXKEB. ' P a rt ïi r s t is a dcK-rlp! th e Cries'loi Home, Mr. aid have not the wrong tool with you— ject and so wrests from the other­ Hon of the Troth fisi Thinker, and an analytts of the voyant o r clear string nature and powers of mind. Part Second-the Pan­ stronger jtower. Ornielli should you have, you know, it wise strong right hand man’s only theon of Program,comprising psychometrical delinea­ “individu al occupation,” weapon of either offence or defence. The most honorable superiority a tions of Egyptian, Chaldean, Persian, Greek, Pagan, tag and Invaihlttg 1» the t would only mean delay; just so Jew, Christian. Roman and Protestant character*, II- «ha tarilif ovgaas a t d* The mind that is The Wise Man.— man can attain is that over his own iustrattag the phUomphy of universal program F a rt and tra e $wfrtagti untern much longer before you reap. Look Third—th e Origin off,lfe and Urn Law o f Im m ortality fht devi],’* etc. O ath , re your tools over each morning, see Wise Man. former self. Reduced from #1.-50 to $L#0. Pottage lie. each. 5 THE SUNFLOWER Hay l& imiiinwwmwpw laaBiMiiwiwMwwwimwww Recognition of Test. more you take of it the better; it is sons I have stated, as it would in­ The Morale of Healing. ^SPIRITUALISTS LITERARY? Editor G. L. Campbell of the not a drug at all, but simply absorbs jure their social standing to have it While the gift of magnetic healing the gasses and impurities always' known. At their death they try to has a scientific side to it, there is Kinsman (Q.) Times writes to F. Corden White concerning his con­ present in the stomach and intes- m c^ n, Season Advanced on this Subject make restitution b$r leaving certain still a greater moral side to it. tines1 and carries them out of the amounts in their wills to various To possess it, one must have a version from unbelief to knowledge of spirit return thru a test he re­ system. Spiritualist societies If they knew more spiritual than material or Charcoal sweetens the breath after UDA BRIGGS BROWNE. ceived at Conneaut recently, while that the various papers would carry animal vibration in his composi­ smoking, drinking, or after eating Bitxçfa attention has latelj^been on their philanthropic ideas they tion, which «> represent its interests as I outlined “Well. Bobby, how do you like f f of the Bible on all moral and religious topics—but such is not the ’case. f\ti in “The Ripening Grain,” recently church? ” asked his father, as they conscious. And who knows but that f f The Bible gives them in three different places, in two entirely dissimi­ f f lar forms, and it contradicts every one as positively as it gives it. f f published; suppose a good lecturer, walked homeward from the sanc­ all life is conscious! Who knows This book quotes the Commandment, then the places where the same but that they feel or express what power that gave the Commandment gave other« directly to the contrary, * good test medium, a good musi­ tuary, to which Bobby had just giving chapter and verse. “Thou shalt not kill.” “Now therefore, put cian and business manager visited paid his first visit. we sense or feel! And if not, they every man his sword by his side, and go in and out from gate to gate* f f kill every man his friend, every man his neighbor, every man his compan­ together every small community and “It’s fine!” ejaculated the young possess a power that would make f f ion.” “Cursed is he that keepeth back his sword from blood.” f f placed the truths of our beautiful us greater if we could affect man­ f f The two forms are placed side by side for easy comparison, exam­ f f man. f f ined, and critically analyzed. All that are good are older than the Bible* f«> philosophy before the people; would “IIo\y much did you getfather?” kind in like manner. the new are worthless. Don’t miss reading it. Paper 25 cents it not change public opinion and se­ “How much did I get? Why, How few flowers ever offend; and cure many subscribers? I should what do you mean? How much how few mortals, comparatively f f And its Development; like to see the plan thoroly tested. what?” asked the astonished par­ speaking, possess the power of exalt­ f f and How to Mesmerize f f f f p The first objection that will arise ent at this evident irreverence ing us or engendering that sweet f f to Assist Development. lsi that the papers have load delight within to make us loving or ■s “Why, don’t you remember when This book is, regardless of price, the most complete work on the sub­ enough already to carry and cannot the funny old man passed the money peaceful in heart—^o make uS re­ ject ever published. It considers the matter in a plain, practical manner and explains the different phases and the conditions necessary for their afford to send out any workers; in around? I only got ten gents.”—Lip- gard them as flowers L f f development. Teaches how tq secure the best possible development and the field. That may be true, but I Flowers forsooth! Weeds, bram­ f f how to avoid the errors so many fall into when they do not understand pincott’s. f f how to proceed. It contains a plain, practical chapter on , and believe there are many Spiritualists bles, thorns in profusion! God’s f f a treatise on the law of influence as demonstrated in mesmerism and hyp­ of means thruout the country who flower garden in chaos! But where notism. Every question you can ask about mediumship is answered so “Heaven is within,” said the that anyone can understand it. Eighth Thousand now on sale. •would gladly stand behind such a epicure, as he stepped' into the is the gardener? Ah, he is with us! 3 Paper, 25 cents, 5 for $1.00; Cloth, 50 cents. movement. It would be impossible salle-a-manger. His lodge is in our hearts! He f f beautiful little souvenir f f ~ portrays a grand- «if tor them to make a speech, give a sleeps, but awakes' at the sight of f f talking to his grand- f f it or sing a song, yet the spirit flowers! And if we could but keep ¡1f f flrandpa anï Whe |joy$ § gin S of s the changes that INDIVIDUAL CHECKS. îàB . „ * have taken place since his Wends have assisted them in build- After May 1st, we will charge 15 cts. him awake, cultivation would begin childhood. Presentation Edition, beautifully printed in Eight Colors, on collection on all checks drawn on your Enameled Paper, with Hand-Made, Deckle-Edge Cover, Tied with Silk “ S up their financial account and forthwith. We are God’s flowers Cord, and illustrated. Price, 25 cents, 5 for $1.00. would like them in return, to show local banks. Our bank charges this for —expressed, symbolized, smiling in collecting them and we cannot afford with officers, speakers and other f f * tHrir appreciation by doing some- to pay 15 cents for collecting a one or His many gardens, and we do not HISTORY OF GASSADAGA CAMP features. Illustrated. 25c. f f • to sPreahB* ♦ Who it is that blocks the way of came from the pen of Moses H ull I t c o n S ? , ^ when the State wishes to murder a heated committee, after thorely in- TUTE. ♦ the grandest discovery of any age, ences to several hundred ^places in th#i28? *** ♦ becoming common knpwledge, to gpMtmaism to proved or person it usually fattens him up and vestigating the matter from every ♦ gratify 9 jealous propensity and v 5 euin ? ?S ht* Besides this, it oonuiS.,,» & ♦ serve a selfish desire? If so, then sketch of what is known of the origin of tSifULl?** • allows the clergy to make a gaint of standpoint went away fully con- ♦ read the greatest book of modern the Bible. Ministers, d o e to i Ope more year of work' in the ♦ tim es, him_ . before it ,does its work of death, „ . vinced - that. 8the I school .. Iis all . that . we Morris Pratt Institute is rapidly thUbook. This Encyclopedia will work So far as we know in every case of nave claimed for it, and that, at any drawing- to » clow Tea'chara are ♦ “Death; The Meaning and Result,” in Bible interpretation, frtes. poat-ptid,post-mid c|i.n i m T® legal murder in the United States, reasonable expense, it should be sus- takmg inventory of the store of ♦ by JOHN K. WILSON, « The Spiritual Alps and HowW« during the last dozen years with a tamed. After examining our stu- knowledge ^imparted by them, and Y a member of the Pennsylvania Bar. ▼ Ascend Them; or, A few thoughts on how to rshch that auihsU single exception, the law has cap- dents and hearing a few of their ser- imbibed b those who ba;ve dili. Y 560 Pages, Illustrated. ▼ where the spirit is supreme and all thin» an 1 Jaw* to i t With portrait By Moses H alt Just lhpwlS' tured a sinner, then the mmisters monets they are fully convinced that gently applied themselves to the ♦ Cloth, $1.23, Postpaid. X to teach you that you area spiritual beinc sndt.22 you how to educate yoursplritual facufucs, feS have applied their theological lotions the school is a factor as much need- gaining of ¡knowledge and wisdom, edition Just publbhed. Price, bound in doth. SoT- and cured them of sin—fitted them ed in Spiritualism as is the newspa- Students are final efforts to In paper covers, 25 cents.. for good and useful citizens of earth, per the lecturer or the platform test close out their successful vear, pre- This being done the law.has stepped medium. We do not give the names paratory to a ; summer 'vacation, Joan, The Medium; la The World Celestial. or, The Inspired Heroine of Orleans. By Moses Hull. • in and martyred them—wafting of the members of this committee The officers are endeavoring to reach This is at once the most truthful history of Joan of Are and one of the most convincing arguments on Spirit»- them from the rope’s end to glory, because one name has just now the memb€rs of the association, and BY T. A. BLAND, M. D. alism ever written. Victor Hugo said: “Joan of Are was the only person who ever had control of an am? In most cases this seems to, have passed from memory, and we cannot all who w , an interest in the good | | ___ | ...... J | . at the age of 18 years, and the only general who never 1« a wonderful book, being a record made a mistake.’*» No novel was ever more interest­ been the only route by which such recall it. Suffice it. to say the com- work, to the end that thev will rally o( the actual experience«:periencea of ai well- ing; no history more true than this pamphlet. Price, cloth covers, 25 cents, paper 15 cents. could have been lifted out of their mittee consisted of five persons, as to its support and future 'usefulness. 1------,:j------ijar man’ 7? - | ° ’ J rh,le.' ’ * depravity and made fit for a resi- intelligent, as honest and as well t,, . f- , ■. . . hypnotic trance, spent ten days m the 1 he annual convention meets in the realms where dwell the so-called dead, Talmagean Inanities, Incongruities. dence in the holy city. educated as our best writers and Institute building on the first Satur- and with his dead sweetheart as his Inconsistencies and Blasphemies. Such blasphemous doctrine as the speakers, A review of Rev. T. DeWitt and Rev. Frank DeWItt day of June. ImpAtant business is fHide> made a t° nr of the heavens and Talmage’s oft repeated attacks on Spiritualism. This one that somehow, an atonement Besides that committee Mrs. Cora is not dry argument; it is learned, logical and witty to be transacted.•A Every member of e®*’ I t is filled with just such arguments as are needed to steps in between a sinnersmner and his L. V. Richmond and W. F. Peck the association* should be present, In Best Cloth Bindings With Gold meet the stock arguments that are used every day to acts and enables him to escape his were there and saw what we were kill Spiritualism. Moses Hull shows that every oueef with dues paid, and give his support Title, Price S1.00. the Talmagean arguments has a sharper edge to be- doing, and were surprised at our used against themselves than the one they use against just deserts can have no other tend­ to those-who will have the affairs of Spiritualism. 48 well printed pages. Price, 10 cent*. ency than to incline those who be­ work. The same can be said of Dr. the school to look after, by virtue of IERTAIN SEND ME NO MONEY lieve it to a fatal carelessness, if not J. H. Randall who visited the school their appointment. n?URE But a statement from the publisher ot The Spiritual Birth; or. Death and it» and watched carefully all that we FOR “The Sunflower** th a t you have depoe- Tomorrow. to 0. wickedness which is soul-de- When the trustees, whom Father u ANGER, ited with them the sum of $25, to be for- The Spiritual Idea of Death, Heaven and Hell. By- etroying. . %are trying to do. Thè fact is all y> . , i , - . - ,, , warded to me when the Cancer is re- Moses Hull. This pamphlet besides giving the Spirit­ rra tt selected, organized themselves moved, or returned to you if it is not, and I will send ualistic interpretations of many things in the Bible- Others regarding that as the doc­ who see the work the school is do­ you, postpaid, my formula, which is painless and has never before given, explains the heavens and the hells into an association admitting mem­ NEVER failed. E dw. E. Gore, Lawrence, Kan. believed in by Spiritualists. Price, 16 cents. trine sustained by the atonement ing go away thoro converts to the bers from the people at large, the idea are led to reject the entire ,school ,, and , its ., methods. . We . may property vested in them, passed into Wayside Jottings, Gathered from the Highways, Byways and Hedges of Christian system as a purely human here add that the committee found the hands of the association. The Life. By Mattie E. HulL This is a marvelously nest The New Life. book of selections from Mrs. Hull's best poems, ser­ if not a devilish invention. the school building much -better origJnal board of trustees became BY LEROY BERRIER. mons and essays, and contains a splendid portrait of As before remarked it is seldom than they expected. Allow us to directors, and as long as they can or the author; also, a portrait of Moses,HulL Price,, Author of “Cultivation of Personal Mag­ neatly bound in English cloth, 75 cents/ that a murderer is executed who is repeat that every one who visits the win remajn. in that capacjty netism.*’ not sent directlv to heaven. In a school, from, no matter what motive, but as they drop out from any cause, Spirit Echoes. A collection of Mrs. Hull’s latest and beet poems, late case some of the officers of the finds it better in every respect than the associationTin convention as~Jm- Nswh Th^gh^^hich f.^o'iSyV aW n', neatly printed and bound in beveled board. Imperi­ law went so far as to urge their vie- they anticipated. li j Pwte thpir riipppqqor« aiwavc it8 wav ln thousands of minds, ally fine to read from in opening meetings and on fu­ neral occasions. It has Mrs. Hull's latest portrait. tims to, now in the tour of their Individually we hope to be spared keeping 'He ZZrT h - n i n e in anI^ t r b1yeT ^ t oft^ntkC Woruf1t.^0.Ufn tJ Price, 75 cents. peril, profess a conversion whether to do the work begun in this school all. Two directors are to be elected Candd they helieved in the church dogmas and that the present officers and ft,;- wnT All wVm t,aVs +»,= «ty1' tbe fundamental principle,, an under- All About Devils; , or. An Inquiry as to whether Modern Spiritualism and or not. 6 tearherqteacners mav may each eacn one remain Inin of ? the scbooi , at heart, mVe sb0uld tlle gOOC1 be standing life. of which enable, us to realize the other Great Reforms came from His Satanic Majesty and His Subordinates in the Kingdom of Darkness» It is but a few days since the earth life untill others more capable present and make thelr .selection. PrtSd|ie%bw ^ h«Mumede^e v l^ b iS l By-Moses Hull.. 60 pages. Price 15 cents. three bandits ofe car _ ibam ■ notoriety| | m _—for none ^ can be more honest and will successful married and home life. Other matters, of importance W1 , Handsomely bound in cloth, Price, One were legally murdered. Two of them earnest—can be found to take their J^e- dollar. | The Old and the New; come before the convention, or. The World’s' Progress in Religions Thought. Inr professed faith and took the Catho­ places. When that time comes the member the date—first Saturday in this pamphlet Moses H ull shows the advancement of the world from Its infancy to the present maturity. lic route to heaven. writer of this can say, in the lan­ June, at the Institute, in Whitewa­ Price, 10 cents. The other one, Peter Neidermeir, guage of one of old, “Now, Lord, ter. BOOKS AND PAMPHLETS letest thou thy servant depart in Spiritual Songster. had at least one redeeming quality C l a r a L. 'S t e w a r t , —BY— By Mattie E. Hull. Fifty-eight of Mrs. Hull's sweet­ —he was no hypocrite; he would peace for mine, eyes have seen thy Sec’y M. P. I. A. est songs, adapted to popular music, for the use of con­ gregations, circles and families. Price, 10 cents, or not profess something he did not salvation.” $6.00 per hundred. believe. He was urged not only by IDEALS. Moses and Mattie E. Hull. the priests but by one of the jailors- THE WISCONSIN STATE SP1R- The Real Issue. By Moses Hull. (Only a few left and not to be re­ to at least profess a religion. The ITUALIST CONVENTION. “The value of-an ideal,” was the WHITEWATER, WIS. printed). A compound of two pamphlets, "The Irre­ pressible Conflict,’’ and “ Your Answer or Your Life," argument made to him that if it did ------subject of a lecture, delivered in The Hull-Jamleson Debate. with im portant additions making a book of 160 pages. The Greatest Debate ever held on Spiritualism. Be­ Thismook contains statistics, facts and documents on hjm no good it would at jjeast do - Undoubtedly Rev. Will J. Er- this city one night this week, by tween Moses Hull, President Morris Pratt Institute, the tendency of the times. Every one should have it. Whitewater, Wis., and W. F. Jamieson, Secretary of Price, 10 cents. him no harm. wood, the past secretary and -pres- Wm. J. Bryan, the man who has the National Liberal Party, Cincinnati, O. Portraits and brief auto-biographies of the disputants, 412 pages. He had seen-so much of pretended en^ resident of the Wisconsin Stati endeared himself to the hearth of This debate, held at Lily Dale, N. Y., July 10-20,1901, Swept Away. religion and learned so thoroly of contains 32 speeches of from 30 to 40 minutes each, in A sermon by Moses Hull on some of the sins of our Association of Spiritualists will send ®anY American citizens, by his length. It contains the greatest store of facts and ar­ aw makers, in which the “Refuge of Lies'* heaped up the hypocrisy of many pretending guments on every side of the great question of Spiritu­ as reasons for sinful legislation has been ‘‘Swept to the Spiritualist press an account atench adherence to his ideals. whKh alism that can be found in any one volume in the Away." This pamphlet should be read by every one Christians that he preferred to go it whether we adopt or not all who woild. It is a high-toned Polemic discussion, and in interested in the condition of our country and how to of the recent annual meeting held no sense of the word, a fight or quarrel. Price, post Improve it. 36 pages. Only a few left and not to be. alone on his own hook. He, of in the Morris Pratt Institute build­ listened to his eloquent words, are paid, $1.00. , , ’ reprinted. Price reduced to 5 cents. course, according to theology has agreed that they will do much for ing in Whitewater. It will, how­ Two In One. gone to a place of torment. When the good of humanity and the A volume of nearly 500 pages, wtth excellent portrait The Devil and the Adventists. ever, do no harm to say that, taking o f the author. There is 9uore Spiritual, Scientific and A scathing reply to recent attacks on Spiritualism? his death warrant was read to him it all in all it was altogether the rounding out of life, if faithfully ad­ Historic argument for Spiritualism in this book than made by the Adventists. In this 40 page pamphlet, hered to. any other Moses Hull ever wrote. It contains stores of both the Devil and the Adventists get their dues. he jokingly asked the privilege of most harmonious convention we argument which cannot be gainsaid. Price, post paid, Price reduced to 5 cents. showing it to St. Peter to convince have ever seen. It seemed that all The opening illustration gave the $1.00. him that the State of Illinois was a came to work, and to work coopera­ key to the entire , lecture. He des­ murderer as well as himself. tively for the good of the cause cribed a young man, son of wealthy T * It has been urged, in behalf of Besides the speakers and workers Pare,nts- in every Sense ^of the word capital punishment that jit deters in the State we were favored with ideal man, the pridq, of those who I Education is a Present Day Necessity, f people from crime, but the facts are the presenefe of Mrs. Cora L. V. loved him. Temptation overcame ♦ ♦ that never befpre in the history of Richmond of Chicago, and Mr. W. him, mastered him. The ideal was ♦ ♦ Chicago was there so much crime shattered. What would the parents ♦ t F. Peck of St. Louis. It is doubt­ ♦ ♦ committed, so many hold-ups, so ful if either of these workers ever not give to have the ideal restored? ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ many murders in five days as in the did better work than was done by Gold, Fortune, Life, all would not ♦ t first five days after the murder of express the value of that Ideal. ♦ ♦ them at this convention. Not only ♦ the car bam murderers. did their speaking capture the dele­ We each have an Ideal, we work ♦ 4- ♦ ♦ St. Van Dine ‘ and St. Marx, ac­ gates, visitors and those of the citi­ towards it, no matter -what it is. ♦ ♦ cording to theolegy, have heen sup­ The mechanic works towards his. ♦ t zens of Whitewater who heard them, ♦ plied with harps, while Sinner Neid- ^ut tbey were If it is high, he becomes a master. I ♦ themselves captured, ♦ I ♦ ermeir is calling for water with in so much that they each became The merchant towards his. If it is ♦ ® f which to cool his parching tongue. to excel, he usually reaches it. The 4 members of the State Association. ♦ ♦ When will the world become ra­ teacher strives to reach the pupil, ♦ I I ♦ Their advice and assistance was in­ ♦ ♦ tional ? When will it border nearly valuable and was so regarded by all. the public man works toward his/ ♦ ♦ ideal whatever it may be. Whether ♦ + enough on to the line of civilization If a few who have written against ♦ to cease to make saints of sinners to serve the people or enslave them, ♦ f the Morris Pratt Institute, but who ♦ 4 and then spring them from a rope’s have never seen it, had been there, and whatever that ideal may be the ♦ ♦ man is shaped to its image. ♦ ♦ end td heaven? especially at the one session man­ ♦ ♦ History’s pages feek with horror ♦ aged by the students, they would ♦ PRATT INSTITUTE. ♦ OUR SCHOOL. have grounded the weapons of their because of mistaken ideals. Thous­ ♦ ♦ ands of lives have been sacrificed, ♦ ♦ warfare. Even that good and eru­ ♦ The = M orris = Pratt - Institute ♦ ♦ ♦ We have tried to avoid boasting, dite octogenarian, Dr. JJ. . M. Peebles, nat ^ J ave gone down, and only ♦ ♦ but we have ever believed, as we would have been convinced that shattered .images remarn where once ♦ Is the ONLY SPIRITUALISTIC SCHOOL IN AMERICA ♦ ♦ ♦ still believe, that The Morris Pratt homiletics, as developed in the Mor-Mor­ the so^ of an ideal stimulated act- ♦ that is prepared to receive and accommodate pupils, old , ♦ ♦ or young. ♦ School is the greatest thing .ever un- ris Pratt School, is something more q S l j y j l not clearlv'defined ♦ ♦ Is prepared to take pupils oi an j age and arrange a ♦ dertaken on behalf of an enlightened than the “fifth wheel to a wagon,”wagon,’ ^ hose ideals were not clearly defined^ ♦ curriculum to suit. ♦ ueudKcuun ^ s ^ and j that __many. of our older _preach­because of environments and cir- ♦ Has a large and commodious building, thoroughly ♦ Spiritualism. We have known that and that many of our older preach- cums£ances Qver which th had -Q ♦ f without exception those who have ers gouldcould profit by taking a few les-les­ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ♦ heated, and with modern conveniences. ♦ ♦ ♦ visited the school and seen its work- sons sonsifrom from some of our studentsstudents. Hke Rachel of old “would not be ♦ A HOME SCHOOL WITH HOME INFLUENCES ♦ ♦ ♦ ings were of the same opmion. This TheThe music, music, furnished furnished by by the the school, school, conlforted .. ♦ ♦ and the singing, led by the school ♦ For Particulars and Terms Address ♦ one thought, more than any other, and the s™iPngJe d by the s c W Tbese ¿ ¿ g ^ rs may have had the ♦ ♦ ♦ # has stimulated the teachers and offi- ch—the--condition which is to make S S tte.« p » « tsre lB iT eto uae.,-A w « tly no- He was endeavoring i rouf meetings written on a postal card would May the N.S.A. ever prosper and her “Temple of the Living- God,” gfish scholar, you content in the hereafter. By »«ili» t&l* column. and the messages of knowledge and to master that language thoroly reading T h e S u n f l o w e r each week, r»v» sign your fall name and ad dr*« to every may ■ brother Barrett improve in lauif atWo- not necessarily for publication, b u ta« I comfort given forth from her store- enough to translate it for ready use, you have a soul seance that will lead faith ; ‘‘correspondent’’ or “subseri- health, happiness and prosperity is oT<^r m ciao to the author. The printed article the wish of , all his friends. house to "seekers and skeptics alike, into Spanish. He had gained won- you further on to the road of pro­ ¿gigged tiist- w;iy if ymi xvj.-h it bat we mast bare D u r i n g the season we have enjoyed derfully. His'ideal and ambition i, aw.ft fo r our own information, Secretary E.'C. Simpson of Roch­ gress than any kind of phenomena aiuteript* will not be reto rued un lew stamps are the voicings from the spirit side was to be useful,“But’ said he,H the you might engender. : P|usTWretum postage. If not used they will be ester, N. Y , writes; The First w«i thtrtv Arts and then destroyed. Retain copies Spiritual Church has been gradually through the mediumship of some of customs of the pèople. are so unjust «•f p#*■n^ aa wé do not return them If we can not use the best talent obtainable, and each it will never be possible for me to iüm- progressing since January 1st, 1904. Whatever controls a man is his «gttot» ftw the improvement of the paper are ia- one, like the many fragrant flowers reach my highest ideals. You see VNfti April,; 25th, and 26th, we had a rally master. I j i Sunflower Pc*. Co.» Lily Ba ie , N. Y. meeting and N.S.A. President Harri­ of earth, has left a lasting fragrance I am color cast, I must always be son D. Barrett delivered most inter­ and memory in their ' wake. May a Serf among so-called white people, Lyman C. Howe is in Grand Rap­ esting lectures both evenings. He they and all other sincere, earnest altho it is no fault of mine, and I D. A. V. & P. R. R. ids, Mich, and niay be addressed is certainly a grand inspiration to all workers be spared to earth with the had no chance to choose,” I will messages of truth to humanity for add, he was scarcely a shade darker (Central Standard Time.) for'w eek evening lectures during who listened to him. We are an­ One hour slower than Eastern Time. ^,3 May at SI S. Division street. He ticipating his return next month, many years to come. $ than myself, yet he was debarred Mrs. Emma A. Newton, of Glens from even that car except as a ser- No. 1 { No, 3, ' IN EFFECT NOV. 15, 1903. No. 2 [No. 4 is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. when we hope to have another rally a. m.lp. m.f a. m.j p. m . meeting. We are also expecting a Falls, N. Y., writes: It is ‘with vant, while I rode as a passenger, t 7.55 * 5.001 Lv. Dunkirk Ar. 9.30 6.00 Potter, true, intelligent, upright 8.05 5J0I Fredonia 9:12 5.58 and level headed Spiritualists and a visit in the near future from the state pleasure we welcome our sister and free to command his services. Was 8.09 5.14) Laona 9.08 5.4S 8.29 5.88 Lily Dale 8.52 5.32 credit to the cause, and what we president. We have a very enthusias­ tireless worker, Mrs. Tillie U. Rey- his ideal of less value than those of 8.33 5.42 Cassad&ga 8.49 5.29 nolds, who has served our society other cast? And how can these 8.41 5.49! Moons 8.41 5 . « say of these good people may be" tic board of officers, and are look­ 8.48 5.57 Sinclairville 8.34 5.14 every April and •■November for the things be reconciled and harmonized? 8.57 6.06! Gerry. 8.25 5.05 also be said of the guest—like at­ ing for constant progression. 9.09 6.16 Lv. Falconer Lv. 8.14 4.54 A. M. G. Wheeler writes from past ten years. But this present They show us the : true values, for 9.45 6.451AT. Jamestown Lv. 7.45 4.30 tracting like, 9.14 6.21ÎLV. Falconer Janet Lv. 8.07 4.47 B, F. Randell, lock box 85, Sol­Spokane, Wash.; I arrived here on month has. shown so marked a we become .conscious of the fact 10.05 7.07) Warren . 7.17 3.57 11.20 8,25 Aï. Titusville. Lv. 6.00 f 2 .40 diers Home, Danville, Ills, wishes the 24th, day of March fromMontieal growth, and the earnest manner, that it is life. To those who would a. m. p. m. a. m . jp.nl« which has carried the truth home so work for their highest ambition, Spiritualist correspondents for mu­ where I have been laboring for the •Daily. tual improvement and exchange of cause since Christmas day. I found forcibly to niany who have' hereto- comes the conviction that in gain- f Daily except Sunday. ideas. many investigators here and few. fore ignored our beautiful religion, ing it, life itself is involved. It is SUNDAY TRAINS. Leave Titusville 7 a. m., Falconer, 9.14; Lily Dale» G. W. Kates and wife ate hold­Spiritualists. Mrs. Heckman of that I deem it but a just tribute to the real standard of value, and all 9.52; arrive D unkirk, 10:2(1. ing successful meetings at the Park Tacoma, was here and officiated as speak of this months work especially. absorbing. For return see num ber 3 above. The week night seances have been How necessary * then that our st. Academy, Norwich Ct., - Music, pastor of* the First Society for some Central Standard Time is one hour lectures and tests constitute the pro­ time; and without doubt is a splen­ attended by those who came not for minds and hearts be turned and at- slower than Eastern Standard which is gram. They are engaged there for- did speaker, as well as a good me­ the amusement or from curiosity but tuned to those things which bring used by the towns along this line. the month of May, and . may bfe dium. . Last Sunday night I had from a desire to learn of friends and to the world wisdom, justice, peace, Visitors to Lily Dale from the east the more sacred ideas of spirit life. Wisdom to establish an ideal that and west can make connections with thus addressed. the pleasure of listening to the presi­ D., A. V. & P. trains at Dunkirk» Fal Dr. Beverly, of Chicago, writes: dent of the state Spiritualist ’associ­ We bid godd bye now, feeling as- shall heal in justice with the world, corier Jc., Warren and Inrineton. 92-lyr ■i'We have opened and, dedicated ation of Washington. Her name sured that when November comes and bring about that condition of our hew hall, across the street from is Frapces A. Sheldon, her address again, she and all will realize a har- peace which will effect all mankind, the old one. It is the Arlington is 911 South E. Street, Tacoma, vest from this month’s labor. Our We cannot reach the whole world, Hall, and will hold twice as many Wash.'. She is here in the interest society has been re-organized and but we can regulate our individual BANNER OF LIGHT The oldest Journal devoted to tbe Spiritual Phil­ |§|]d Lakeside.. We shall have our of the cause, and thel campmeeting now stands on a firmer foundation lives, and send forth a ripple on osophy in the world. * .house warming and next party Sat. at Surprise Lake, near Tacoma. We than it ever did before. Our pres- life’s sea that shall swell the waves PUBLISHED WEEKLY !*semngt,June, 4th. when ife invite find in her an efficient worker, most ideafr. M. B. Little js teaching what of thought and action along these At No. 204 Dartmouth Street, Boston, Mass., J. 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Spir- cred by individuals and state, rights banking house in Boston or New York City, payable to tbe order of Banner of Light Publishing Co., is pre­ give you'a short reading with every much appreciated, as they are not itnalism in Glens Falls is looked up- will be recognized in private and by ferable to bank notes, since, should the order or draft ticket till 9.30 when the dance will be lost*br stolen, it can be renewed without loss to the used to phenomena and physical on as a religion and is respected ac- corporations. Justice will be tem- sender. All business letters must be addressed: begin. - Walter De Voe has been se­ manifestations of the nature in cordingly. Why may not everv pered by wisdom and mercy—love Banner of Light Publishing Co., Boston, Mass. cured for Sunday evening, to lec­ which mine takes place. The presi­ community find one man or womaiuffor humanity will not be an empty ture upon the highest spiritual top­ dent Mrs. Jenny French, of the local who will stand, even if alone for a name. Let us set up an ideal in ics, of the* day. The mass meet­ society, is aq estimable lady and is time, for this truth, and by so do- our private fixes that shall reach ing in the afternoon will be free for doing all she can for the cause. ing, bring others into the light. We this elevation and, consider the value all to come and take part and en­ Frances E. Bonney, Sec’y 1st, hope every place ministered unto by even life, not too great a sacrifice. joy. Booths are filled with palmists Spiritualist society of Conneaut, O., our sister, may find as responsive a Clara L. Stcwart, [Established In 1 8 « 5 . and mediums who will give readings Devoted to Occult and Spiritual Philosophy, etc. writes ; During the fulfilment of F. people and the wishes for her suc­ Whitewater, Wis. April 29-1904. It hab all tbe prominent Writers. Sample Free. from 2— to 10 P. M. AH are wel­ Corden White’s recent engagement cess as earnest as the First Psych­ come. Crnne often.” WEEKLY— 8 pages — 8 1 .0 0 a Tear. with our society, an incident occured ical society of Glens Falls. THE SEVENTH ANNUAL CONVENTION IH O M A S O . N E W M A N , Editor & Publisher, George W. Kates and wife are which proves the value that positive O.. L. Harvev of West Lafayette, ------Station B , San Franc loco. Cals serving the Norwich, Ct., Society of evidence of the continuity of life lnd„ writes that Mr. , and Mrs. of lhe New York Sta,e Association »f Spiritua!- Spiritualists during May. They possesses for those whose hearts “long Sprague is with thefh this week. IS’S- MRS. H. NORTHRUP. are engaged for camp next as fol­ for the touch of a vanished hand and Wm. H. F. Coates of Chicago This convention and mass meet- lows: Lake Pleasant, Mass., Grand the sound of a voice that is still,” as writes that Rev. Moses HuU willlec- ing which is called to beheld atEm - Ledge, Island Lake and Vicksburg, also for the materialist who believes ture for the Church of the Spirit pire HaU in the city of Syracuse, Mich., and Lynn, Mass. Their per­ For free diagnosis send lock of hair, age, name, sex that death ends all, and of the power May 15 and 22, both afteroon and June 3rd, 4th, and 5th, will be a and six two cent stamps. Readings by m ail $1.00. manent address is: Thornton, Dele- of Mr. White’s clairvoyance. At an evening. His subject May 15th will gathering of especial interest to all 251 Dewitt St., Buffalo, N. Y. ware Co., Pa. afternoon service, Mr. White gave a be “The World’s Bibles and How to Spiritualists in the state of New D. Feast of Baltimore writes: Dr.description of a spirit—a young man use them;” 8 p. m., "Spiritualism York. 5END N. F. Ravlin, pastor 1st. Spiritual from the unseen World, who stated the Worlds only hope.” On this The morning and afternoon ses- “Church lectured Sunday 8 p.m. April the nature of his illness, described date the only noted ’cellist, Paul . C. sions of Friday and Saturday will AN THREE 24 taking for his theme; “Spiritual­ the room in which ■' he lay, giving Beebe, and H. B. Maryott, Chicago be the business, closing Saturday ism and the Question of Amusement” several minute details in connection Musical College, accompanist, will afternoon with the election of offi­ TWO He said in part that the philosophy ASTONISHING with the scene besides a loving mes­ furnish the music. cers for the ensuing year, The even­ CENT of Spiritualism has no desire to take sage to his parents with his full name, May 22—3 p. m. The Resurec- ing sessions of Friday, and Satur- from man anything that will con­ and then designated a stranger in tion of Jesus in the light of Modem day and the morning, afternoon and OFFER! STAMPS tribute to his happiness and com­ the hall as the one to whom this Spiritualism, 8 p. m., Biblical and evening sessions of Friday and Sun- Lock of Hair, Age, Sex, Name, and fort whilst here in the mortal, the message was given. At the close of Modem Spiritualism Compared, day, will be devoted to lectures and the Leading Symptom, and your question of theater has always come the service this gentleman arose, The gifted soprano, Alice L. ‘Horn- spirit messages, disease will be diagnosed FREE by to the front in the midst of our or­ stated that he “was not a resident of madon, will sing some of her beau- Among the prominent speakers Spirit Power. thodox friends. We as Spiritualists the city, but an entire stranger to tiful songs on this evening. and mediums who are expected to Mrs. Dr. Dobson-Barker, recognize^the legimate drama. We Mr. White; that the descriptions, On account of their extra expense be present are Harrison D. Barrett, «cognize in it something that has a name, etc. given, were absolutely our admission fee will be 15 cents President of the National Spiritual- 230 N. 6 St. San Jose, Cal. tendency to elevate and not depress correct, and thanked Mr. White for for May 15 and 22, other days 10 ist Association; F. Corden White, TESTIMONIALS. a man. Ot course, those are plays Mrs. Dr. Dobson-Babker, contributing his share in opening cents-. Mrs. Marguerite Gaule Reidenger, San J ose, Cal. zad actors that it would do well to Dear Madam:— his eyes to the truth of spirit return. Dr. B. F. Austin of Geneva, Mrs. Your medicine is doing me more good than all the banish from the boards. Blood and doctors’ medicine I have taken the last six years. He gave his name as George L. OBITUARY. Carrie E. S. Twing, Mrs. Tillie U. My right arm has been so bad I had no rest for five thunder-plays of that sort always years. The doctors here said it was rheumatism: but Campbell, publisher of the Kins­ Reynolds, Mrs. Helen Temple Brig­ two years ago a doctor in Bay City said it was the leave a bad influence behind, but man News. Wr. White afterward ham, Miss Victoria Moore, the eloc- nerves. My right leg took to swelling until it was '**, would not condemn theater­ Mr. Roy Bartholomew, aged 68 very large. The doctors said they could not do any­ received a letter from him which tionist, W. H. Bach 'of The Sun- thing for it: but thanks to your treatment, the swel­ going because a few of its principles years, was called to take his depart­ ling has all gone from the leg and my arm is better. was read at the next meeting, and ure from the physical body, on. April flower, and that veteran worker and Yours Truly, ».prostitute their talents. It is the MRS. JAS. G. WHEELER, Standish, Mich. in which he stated that he was wil­ 10th, caused by falling from a roof Spiritualist of Syracuse, N. Y. Dr. >A®Ke and not the use of rite legi­ Mrs. Dr. Dobson-Barker, ling to be used as a reference at which injuries the spirit was unable Butterfield, and others. San J ose, Cal., mate drama that we condemn. The any time. This/incident made a Dear Madam:— «Lathes Auxiliary connected with the to overcome, He was a resident of Business of vital interest to all I feel that I need another month’s treatment of yonr profound impression upon the au­ Spiritualists of the State will come wonder Ail remedy. Your medicine has done me more ctrareh gave a box party in the lec- Geneva, Ohio, for fifty years; was a good than ail the doctors for the past five yean. dience, which was composed largely before this convention and a rare Awaiting yonr favor. I am, Yours Truly. tme room of the church Monday staunchs Spiritualist and welcomed MARY L. PAYNE, MoOomb, Miss. mght, April 25th to ; of thinkers and investigators. Such the change. He leaves a wife, spiritual feast will be spread before ¡a_tair gathering testimony, by tongue and pen, of those who come to enjoy the ses­ ^atdenng the state _c |the weather. brother and sister. His loved prominent people, not only incites sions devoted to lectures and med- Formerly “The Sermon,” a ** a* hansome sum was realized daughter welcomed him to the ethe­ ilLHOUli live 48 page monthly, to investigation of the phenomena, real home where a father, mother iumship, etc. the object of the party was to get but often leads thoughtful people to —EDITED BY— * Pfoplc together and become ac- and many were waiting to receive . urEe that every Spiritualist Rev. B. P. Austin, B. A., D. D. study the philosophy, and thus are him. Mrs. Carrie Firth Curran of *** state be represented at this aurted.—H. D. Barrett, Esq., disseminated the glorious prin­ “THE CANADIAN HERETIC." •sweat of N. S. A. will serve the Toledo, O., officiated. convention either in person or by ciples of the philosophy of true Spir­ , , t delegates. New Thought, JJ™ for. the month of June. itualism. New Theology, ^ *ay Pepper has just closed We are blind to our own faults -A- most cordial invitation is ex- 50c a Year. P sy c h ic R e se a rc h Mrs. Louise E. Zimmerman, sec­ because it is natural to forgive those tended to the Spiritualists and Lib- Send for Sample. successful month's engage- retary, writes from Elmira, N. Y. : S p ir itu a l sat with the Philadelphia Spirit- whom we love best. eralists from other states as weU as Philosophy. The interest here still continues and from our own to be with us. .s society. This is said to be the meetings have been well atten- Toadyism is deceit under a mask H. W. R i c h a r d s o n . AUSTIN PUB. CO., Toronto, Can. 6 THE SUNFLOWER. May M, « b i i>WMM\w m «»mwww >W H » «W W W 1 8 , » « , ...... III I 1 I...... i lk. k, I,,...... ! _L FITS CURED THE SPEAKING DIAL IN TWELVE WEEKS 'T'HIA remarkable invention was invented in 1894 through spirit guidance. The follow- * ing year it was exhibited and operated at the Minnesota State Capitol and pro­ A Wonderful Remedy if Found that Permanently Corot nounced one o f the most wonderful inventions of the age. this terrible Disease. YOU MAY TEST IT FREE. Nature’s Methods The Speaking Dial is placed upon a table and e v e ry m ovem ent o f the table means a 3. J. Colwell, of letter, and when developed these letters can be dread a$ quick as the eye can follow the Detroit, M ich., pointtr. Thus table tipping is utilised in a scientific manner, the Dial giving rational writes: “Onr boy is • o tiitlf eared of for t h e cure op and connected messages. Loog interviews may be had with notes taken by a stenographer. those awful Qts, and is The mechanism of the Speaking Dial is as simple as the A, B and C. and anyone can n o w in school every understand the manner o f operation. Bach Dial Is magnetized by a powerful spirit band; dajr. He has not .had which excludes all earth bound and roving spirits. la spell in many months, [and before taking the The Speaking Dial is a valuable instrument fo r h o m e circles, as with it you can in­ [twelve weeks'treatment vestigate Spiritualism and converse with your spirit friends in your own home under [of you, he had them your own magnetism. • , % ' ?\ [daily' Onr family doe- It gives names, dates and circumstances past, present' and future, develops all phases [tor who knows of the of medlumshlp, operates in various languages and answers mental questions, proving kur© thinks It wonder­ ful, and took your ad- OBSESSION CURED beyond a doubt that the presence, oi your spirit friends and relations are giving this in­ Tress, sayixuf he thought formation. This is not a Planchette, Ouiji Board or Toy but is entirely different from t veryone afflicted that any invention ever yet ii^rodticed; is not operated by mind reading, sleight of band or way should know of it. any secret device but is honest and convincing. |lf you have Fits, or ner­ The Speaking Dial was the means oi bringing the late Hon. I. Donnelly (former vous troubles of any kind, you should make a Governor of Minnesota) into the fold of Spiritualism, and up to the time Mr, Donnelly [thorough test *of this F o r Free D ia g n o sis of Disease. passed away, in 1901, he was a greflt advocate of tbp Speaking Dial, and had several wonderful treatment at of them at his homestead at Nimnger, Minn. ; 1 [once. It wilt Cure you. Below .are a few Of the many Convincing testimonials to the Speaking Dial. I 80 positive am I that [I can cure any case of send five two-cent stamps, age, an* Saxton,-Tows. The following is a brief extract from the lat^e Hon. (Fits, no matter of how Mr. P.iJ. Dempsey: Ignatius Donnelly’s lecture. “If a NaiLDtes, Shall He |lonc standing, that I sex and own handwriting.' Dear i Sir.—Enclosed find check you will please apply Live Again." Speaking of his expenence with the I will send a1 fu ll two i A; Speaking Dial. I have seen two of your dials in Speaking Djal at his home, he relates an instance weeks' test treatment, Wesley, anitam very much pleased with the results. where, through the spirit of his brother, John, he re­ ______„_____ ’with my “Guide For Respectfully yours, ceived Information which enabled him insecure a pen­ Epileptics, ' to any sufferer asking for it. In many cases the E. A. LAAGE. sion for a widow* also numerous other remarkable In­ Fits are stopped by this test treatment alone. It has cured C. Walter Lynn, stances. He declared his belief in the efficiency of the thousands where all else had failed. Why not make a trial of it THE EMINENT Readings and Busin«*« Advle* Hot Springs, Ark., Jan. 22,1904. Speaking Dial as a medium of communication with yourself, and learn what it will do for you? IT IS FUSE. Ad* p, j. Dempsey: spirits and is convinced that ■ an' intelligence higher dreu Dr. Gluts, W. Green,212 Monroe St., Battle Creek, Mich By Mali, SI.OO and two Stamp* I am more than pleased with your Speaking Dial, than ours acts through the Dial on that which is the and the results obtained are in some instances aston­ spiritual part of us. Healer ishing. I have « Planchette and Ouiji board but the Dial u a great improvement on them ail. Aug. 18,1901. THE IGNORANT VOTE. AND J. A. GIBSON. P. J. Dempsey, Minneapolis, Minn. I__ H ,*ttve never kn ow n a more conn»*— Dear Sir:—The Dial received In O. K> condition, will reliable and truthful medium for tSPSSfe Sept. 10, 1908. say, same works well and gives perfect satisfaction. How to Eliminate It From Onr Body World, than Chae. Walter Lynn •• SpWt Mr. Dempsey, The idea of utilizing table tipping to give rational and P o litic. GIFTED PSYCHIC. It affortis me pleasure to be able to testify to the connected messoges~as is done with your Dial is as in- Jo*. Kodks B ocauus. unlimited“ • * merits of - your r Speaking . Dial. '> genious as is its mechanism is simple.I The only plausible argument I have Through its efficiency I was convinced of the truth EMIL F. LINDSTROM. of spirit return and proved to me, beyond a doubt, 1721 N. Clark St., Chicago. ever heard against the extension of the Address, 784 Eighth Street, Oakland, Cal. that there is no death! only a change of condition. I consider the Dial one of the most positive means of suffrage of women is that it would in­ spirit communication, and have converted many sor­ Philadelphia. Pa., March 8r 1898. rowing hearts (total strangers to me) through the . J. Dempsey: crease the ignorant vote, as well as wonderful messages given over the Dial. Dear 81r:*-T bbrought my copy of your Speaking Dial with me here and it has made a great sensation. I add to the Intelligent vote. Yet the ^ hiespeakingW Very truly, A W o n d er fo lS p ibitu a l I nvention. FREDERIKA G. BELL. would like to get a few copies for presentation to my best way to eliminate ignorance in ‘ 23 Merrlam Place, Merriam Park, Minn. friends. Please send four Dials to names Below. 654 West Adams Street, Give« name., Oates and circumstances. 8n*.k. Very respectfully, politics is to bestow political responsi­ various languages:'answers mental questions S Shakopee, Minn., Sept. 17,1903. IGNATIUS DONNELLY. CHICAGO. ing the mort skeptical. Has oome to p n l u M Mr. P. J. Dempsey: bility. Many women who today take ltv and spirit communion. Develops «11 nlinwHrS Dear Sir:—we have had your Speaking Dial for sev­ Telephone 1912 Ashland. eral months and have given It a thorough trial and find The Speaking Dial lately invented by P. J. Dempsey little interest in municipal or national this from the late Hon. Ignatius DonneUr «2! It all you recommend, a great help in developing me­ which was exhibited in operation at tne state Capitol government would at once interest governor of Minnesota; ro™ during the last legislature, proves to be a very wonder­ _ . „ ____ Philadelphia, Pa., March I. dm. diums, as well as receiving communications from our ful invention. Numerous proofs of its power have P. J. Dempsy, . * — friends who have passed away. Ü would not take ten lately been obtained by the owners of these Dials, who themselves in public affairs and would times the price I paid for my Dial if I could not pro­ state they have obtained extraordinary results in their Dear Sir:—I brought my copy of jour8peaMn«Dt cure another. give more time to the study of import­ wlth“ ,« here and ft has made a great sensation Yours respectfully, homes under their, own magnetism.—St. Paul Globe, would like to get a few copies for prescutatioa to n MRS. ANDREW KOPP. 1895. ant questions which concern the wel­ friends. Please send four Dials to the names Ma» Very respectfully yours fare of the community and fewer hours . M _ Ignatius Doxvkllt Order a Speaking Dial, with full directions, to-day. Dials now $1.50 each. Address, Dials now $1,50. Beware of immitations. Bend i to gossip, frills and bridge whist. circular and testimonials. p. J. DEMPSEY, Besides, the Ignorant vote is not such SPIRIT PORTRAITS P. J. DEMPSEY, Inventor, 2817 Columbus Ave., Minneapolis, Nino, 161-4 t 2817 Columbus Ave., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. a menace to the good government in A SPECIALTY* our country as is the rich, corrupt vote. Many intelligent voters block all meas­ If coming to Buffalo, atop af No, 174 over three months from the date of ures for reform and give large sums of ' Independent Slate and Paper Writing North Pearl St., and enjoy a ’ A SEANCE WITH seance. After a few days of pain, money for bribery and corruption ■ be­ DRY HOT AIR BATH of hope, and deep and painful anxi­ AT THEIR HOME. cause of selfish, sordid personal inter­ besides good board and a good bed. A PROPHECY. ety of the peopleaof ’a great nation, ests. Bath $1.00, 12 for $10.00. Board and whose idol as the highest type of Many of our so called Ignorant wo­ room, $1.00 a day. men are sufficiently intelligent to vote Independent Letter Writing by Mail 148-I2t. DR. O. HAGAN, Prop. (Continued From Page 1.) manhood he was, President McKin­ ley passed to and became a denizen for their own interests, and the inter­ of the spirit world. Since then I ests of the mother of a family are not Parties desiring independent written cause you did not believe there was always identical with the interests, of communications from their departed IIOT s j u m m have had several communications the father. For Instance, many poor, friends can receive instructions for same a human being so low and vile as to and messages from him, and all of ignorant women would be glad to help by writing ns; enclpsing stamp for reply. Is the oldest and most snccessfaljSpiritutl Pbniche take your life. Yes, he replied, I now in practice. His cures are them breathe forth the grandeur and abolish the large number of saloons 134-186 was warned from time to time, and sublimity of a great soul. Tho where such a large percentage of their TH E MOST MARVELOUS I felt a presentiment that something compelled to change spheres thru husbands’ and sons’ wages goes. of this age. His examinations are correctly mt